75 -- ENVELOPES, VARIOUS SIZES

Notice Date

November 2, 2000

Contracting Office

Dept of Justice, Fed Prison Industries, 320 1st Street NW -- Material Mgt Branch, Washington, DC 20534-0001

ZIP Code

20534-0001

Solicitation Number

GS443-01

Response Due

November 30, 2000

Point of Contact

Louise Stoneberger, Telephone No. 202-305-7322

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The Solicitation Number is GS443-01 and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotes. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 2677, National Stock Code is 7530, and Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a One (1) Year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Firm Fixed Price Type with One Year Option, if exercised. SPECIAL STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS: (1) The contractor MUST be able to supply the Government with a modified commercial product within TEN (10) WORKING DAYS time period. The vendor must be able to provide the envelopes to the specifications within a 1/16" tolerance level. (2) The contractor must offer customer service contacts to UNICOR that would allow for immediate (within 24 hours) pick up and replacement of in transit damaged goods. (3) A segregation area, at the suppliers location, must be provided for any Government Furnished Materials. (4) The contractor must be able to keep accurate inventory controls in place to allow for proper accountability of Government Furnished raw materials and finished goods to be shipped to UNICOR. On site inventory may be taken an any time by the Government COTR. (5) The goods must be properly packaged and transported to allow for prompt delivery and receiving at our dock. Improper labeling or packaging will be cause for rejection. A Certificate of Conformance is required to be sent with the shipment packing list and must be received prior to acceptance of the goods by the Government. The paper used to construct the envelopes must meet Executive Order 13101, 1998 (Recycling, Waste Prevention and Environmentally Preferable Acquisition). (6) All packaging must meet or exceed best commercial practices. Pallets are not to be double stacked. Envelopes are to follow the stated quantity per box and carton required by the contract. FOB Destination. A contractor's "Point-of-Contact" must be included by the vendor for notification of damaged goods received. Contract to be for the following items: Line Items 0001 thru 0019 and Option Year One Line Items are 0020 thru 0037 for UNICOR, FCI Sandstone, 2300 County Road 29, Sandstone, MN. 55072. All envelopes are 500 per box and 2,500 per carton except Items 0011, 0012 and 0013 which are 250 per box and Item 0014 which is 300 per box. The unit of issue is "Each" and NOT "Thousand" as in the past solicitations/quotes. Each contractor must request a complete detail item description per line item, request in writing either by FAX, e-mail (lstone@central.unicor.gov), or letter to Louise Stoneberger, FAX No. 202-305-7363/-7365. The contractor must bid on the requested specification per line item only. Envelopes, Various Sizes, FOB Destination to UNICOR FCI Sandstone, MN. as follows: Item 0001, Envelopes, Size: 3-7/8" X 8-7/8", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0004, Est. Qty: 1,500,000 each. Item 0002, Envelope, Size: 4-1/8" X 9-1/2", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0006, Est. Qty: 6,000,000 each. Item 0003, Envelope (Conversion), Size: 3-5/8" X 6-1/2", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0009, Est. Qty: 15,000 each. SPECIAL NOTE APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEMS 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006 AND 0007 -- require 100% cotton rag paper. UNICOR will supply vendor with 17 " X 22 " sheets of 100% cotton rag bond paper to convert into envelopes of the stated dimensions for these five items. Clause 52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts) is applicable to these 5 items. Line Item 0004, Envelope (Conversion), Size: 4-3/4" X 7-3/8", Color: White,UNICOR P/N ENV0010, Est. Qty: 100,000 each. Item 0005, Envelope (Conversion), Size 3-7/8" x 8-7/8", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0011, Est. Qty: 10,000 each. Line Item 0006, Envelope (Conversion), Size: 4-1/8" X 9-1/2", Color: White, Size: 4-1/8" X 9- , UNICOR P/N ENV0012, Est. Qty: 750,000 each. Line Item 0007, Envelope (Conversion), Size: 4-1/2" X 5-3/4", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0013, Est. Qty: 10,000 each. Line Item 0008, Envelope, Size: 7-1/2" X 10-1/2", Color: Brown, UNICOR P/N ENV0017, Est. Qty: 200,000 each. Item 0009, Envelope, Size: 9-1/2" X 12", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0020, Est. Qty: 2,500,000 each. Line Item 0010, Envelope, Size: 9-1/2" X 12-1/2", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0022, Est. Qty: 2,000,000 each. Line Item 0011, Envelope, Size:10" X 15", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0023, Est. Qty: 225,000 each. Line Item 0012, Envelope, Size: 12" X 16", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0024, Est. Qty: 200,000 each. Line Item 0013, Envelope, Size: 10" X 14", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0026, Est. Qty: 500,000 each. Line Item 0014, Envelope, Size: 9-1/2" X 12", Color: Brown Kraft, Carton: 275 lbs. test single wall RSC, UNICOR P/N ENV0033, Est. Qty: 1,000,000 each. Line Item 0015, Envelope, Window (Clear Poly.), Size: 3-9/16" X 7-7/8", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR P/N ENV0035, Est. Qty: 750,000 each. NOTE APPLICABLE TO ITEM 0015 ONLY: Due to difficulty in describing pistol shape, window samples will be sent to bidders upon written request. Line Item 0016, Envelope, Window (No Poly Peek-in), Size: 4-1/8" X 9-1/2", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0038, Est. Qty: 250,000 each. Line Item 0017, Envelope, Window (Clear Poly), 4-1/8" X 9-1/2", Color: White, UNICOR P/N ENV0039, Est. Qty: 6,000,000 each. Item 0018, Envelope, Color: Brown Kraft, Size 3-7/8" X 8-7/8", UNICOR Part Number ENV0107, Est. Qty: 1,000,000 each. Item 0019, Envelope, Size: 9-1/2" X 12", Color: Brown Kraft, UNICOR Part Number ENV0115, Est. Qty: 500,000 each. SPECIAL NOTE APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEMS 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007 AND 0007: The conversion processes for envelopes involve paper stock that is on contract with a paper vendor. This stock is also used for stationary that will match the envelopes. It must match perfectly in color shade, (brightness). The contractor awarded these items of the contract must be able to segregate the government furnished paper stock, since he cannot use it and then replenish it from his own sources. Contractor is responsible for all freight expense of the Government furnished material to and from the contractor. APPLICABLE NOTE FOR ALL ITEMS EXCEPT 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, AND 0007: Vendor(s) must provide a Certificate of Conformance stating that the paper used to manufacture this product contains a minimum of 30% Postconsumer Products. No minimum of 20% will be acceptable. Bid samples are not required. However, should a sample(s) of each line item be desired by any vendor, samples will be provided upon written request to the following person: UNICOR, FCI Sandstone, ATTN: Rick Olson, Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), 2300 County Road 29, Sandstone, MN. 55072, Telephone No. 320-245-6606 or 320-245-2262 Ext 458, FAX Number 320-245-6659, on your company's letterhead prior to quote closing date and time. Quotes are being requested. The Solicitation Number is GS443-01. The estimate quantities as stated are per year quantities. The guaranteed minimum is twenty-five (25) percent of the total estimated quantity awarded of the line item and the guaranteed maximum is not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) percent of each line item awarded. Delivery requirement: Thirty (30) ARO on the initial delivery order with 10 WORKING DAYS thereafter from receipt of delivery order. NO EXCEPTIONS. The minimum delivery order quantity/dollar value is $1,000.00 per Delivery Order. Maximum delivery order quantity/dollar amount is $1,000,000.00 per Delivery Order. Deliveries will commence Date of Award and continue on an "as needed basis" one year from date of award plus one year option year, if exercised. The Factory Contracting Officer is Anna Ortega, Contract Specialist, Telephone No. 320-245-6605/ 320-245-2262 Ext 458 and FAX No. 320-245-6659. Funds are obligated by each individual Delivery Order(s). Prices will be F.O.B. Destination. Period of Performance is One (1) year plus One Year Option, if exercised. Place of Performance is FOB Destination at UNICOR, FCI Sandstone, 2300 County, Road 29, Sandstone, MN. 55072. FAR Clause 52.216-18, Ordering applies. FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity applies. Orders may be issued from date of contract award to one year thereafter plus one year option, if exercised. Delivery Orders will be place by the authorized personnel at FCI Sandstone, MN. with the exception of the COTR. The contractor will only deliver items that have been designated by a delivery order. Items shipped without a delivery order will be returned to the contractor at the contractor's expense. The contractor will assure wrapping and packaging of the material to prevent damage and shifting during shipment, FAR Clause 52.216-21 applies. Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 10 working days after the expiration date of the contract. Should any vendor need a sample (limit of 2 each) of envelopes required, contractor should fax a written request to FCI Sandstone, MN., ATTN: Rick Olson, COTR, FAX Number 3202452311, on your company's letterhead, requesting samples. Additional "Packaging" requirements  Packaging must meet or exceed best commercial practices with the additional requirements of the labeling. Pallets are not be double stacked. Envelopes are to follow the stated quantity per box and carton required by the contract. FOB Destination. A contractor's Point of Contact must be included by the vendor for notification of damaged goods received. Each carton of envelopes must be labeled with the following: UNICOR Stk # ENV0XXX, PO # 24PID_____99SSPR, Name of Manufacturer _______ , DATE: ______. Additional Information: Packaging: Carton of 300 (ENV0033), carton of 500 (ENV0017, ENV0020, ENV0022, & ENV0115), Carton of 250 (EMV0023, ENV0024, & ENV0026), and/or Carton of 2,500 (ENV0004, ENV0006, ENV0009, ENV0010, ENV0011, ENV0012, ENV0013, ENV0035, ENV0038, ENV0039, & ENV0107). Delivery Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Excluding Federal Holidays. Call Mr. Ron Lyon, Warehouse Supervisor, Telephone No. 320-245-2262, Ext 459, prior to delivery. The provision of FAR 52.2121, Instructions to Offerors  Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.2122, EvaluationCommercial items is applicable. Best Value evaluation criteria is as follows: (1) Past Performance, (2) Price, (3) Technical, and (4) Quality. Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract and 52.217-5, Evaluation of Option, are applicable. Para. (a) of 52.217-9 Notice to Contractor is 60 days and 30 days prior to contract expiration. Para (c), total duration of contract is Two Years. Option Year One prices will be Line Items 0020 thru 0037 with the same estimated quantities are applicable. Multiple award(s) per line item. However, each line item must be bid on the option year. Evaluation is inclusive of the option year. The Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Clause 52.216-2 is applicable. One time EPA will be done at the time of Option Year One, if exercised. The Producer Price Indexes published by the U.S. Dept of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics for Paper Products (Commodity Code 2677) from the date of exercise for Option Year one only. Only Dept./Labor's increases will be accepted. It is the contractor's responsibility to request this adjustment for a period not to exceed 30 days after the eligibility adjustment date. Beyond 30 days will not be honored and the contract pricing will not be adjusted. All contractors must quote or give prices for the option year or your bid will be non-responsive. FPI9999-999-9, Business Management Questionnaire must be completed with a minimum of five references of contracts that are of similar size and complexity. Include the following information: Contact person, telephone number and the product provided. Offeror(s) shall submit signed and dated quotes on SF1449 or Company letterhead to include prices, ACH Form, Business Questionnaire, reprs. & certificates to Federal Prison Industries, Material Management Branch, ATTN: Louise Stoneberger, 400 First Street, N.W, 7th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20534. Reference the solicitation number on the outside of the package or FAX the proposal to 202-305-7363/-7365 per FAR 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. All responsible/responsive contractors will be considered for award. Clause 52.2123, Offeror Representatives and CertificationsCommercial Items is applicable; and acknowledgment of all amendments, if issued. Offeror will hold prices firm for 60 days from the date specified for receipt of offers. If the offer is not submitted with a signed Form SF1449, submit on Company's letterhead a statement specifying agreement with the terms, conditions and provisions included in this solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certificates or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Clause 52.2124 Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items, and 52.2125, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items are applicable. Documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20407, Telephone 202-755-0325. This quotation can be downloaded a copy of the quotation (Quote), www.unicor.gov/procurement/metals. EMail: lstone@central.unicor.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Louise Stoneberger, Telephone No. 202-305-7322, or FAX No. 202-305-7363/-7365. Reference the quote number on the request. Clause 52.21431 Facsimile Bids is applicable. Facsimile Quotes are acceptable. Facsimile written request shall be submitted to 2023057363/7365. Quotes must be received by 2:00 p.m., November 30, 2000. Clause FAR 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number-Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is applicable. Clause 52.23233, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, applies to this acquisition. Due to electronic payment procedures, all vendors must supply your ACH Number and TIN Number with your quote. A completed ACH form must be on file prior to contract award. See Notes 1 and 9. FAX questions are welcome at 2023057363 or 7365. If quote is not submitted on a Standard Form 1449, you must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this quotation.

Record

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