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95 -- COLD ROLLED STEEL SOL 1PI-R-1109-98 DUE 071598 POC Alice Calabro, Contracting Officer This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with addtional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. UNICOR requests proposals for Cold Rolled Sheet for a two (2) year period. This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price requirements type contract. Solicitation number is 1PI-R-1109-98 and this solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Code is 3316 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees. There are four(4) line items included in this solicitation and quantities are estimated on a two (2) year usage. Line item 0001 is Cold Rolled teel, .015"X1-1/2"W, CR, NP, Corr-Resistant, UNICOR's Part Number STS0029, Commercial Quality, Cold Rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill Certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll to be 6", outside diameter of roll to be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 24, 000 lbs. Line item 0002 is Cold Rolled Steel, .012"X1-1/2"W, CR, NP, Corr-Resistant, UNICOR's Part Number STS0031, Commercial Quality, Cold Rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill Certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll will be 6", outside diameter of roll will be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantiy is 40,000 lbs. Line item 0003 is Cold Rolled Steel, .015"X1-1/2"W, CR,TIN-PL, Corr-Resistant, UNICOR's Part Number STS0033, Commercial Quality, cold-rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill Certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll will be 6", outside diameter of roll will be 18", approximate weight per roll is 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 24,000 lbs. Line item 0004 is Cold Rolled Steel, UNICOR's PartNumber STS0035, .012"X1-1/2"W, CR, TIN-PL, Corr-Resistant, Commercial Quality, Cold Rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill Certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll will be 6", Outside diameter of roll will be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 24,000 lbs. For items 0003 and 0004., a weight of .20 pounds, both sides, will be used as Tin plate rating. The weight of the coil needs to be within the specified range. This is due to the fact that inmates (2) will load the coils on the feeder. Anything heavier could present safety problems. The steel is to be treated for corrosion resistance during the forming process or coated after formed. Bid Samples are required. FAR 52.214-20 -- Bid samples are applicable. Samples must be a minimum of 10 feet long. Samples will be tested for corrosion and resistance and manufacturing compatibility on a T.S. Simms Ferrule Machine. Testing is required to indicate corrosion resistance. Samples will be conducted by submersion into solutions of water and lacquer thinners. Samples that pass the testing will be considered as responsive to the solicitation as meeting part of the minimum requirements. Bid samples are required to be sent directly to the UNICOR factory no later than July 15, 1998 at 1:00 pm ET. Contractors who have supplied these items to UNICOR within the past year or whose samples have passed inspection will be accepted. Samples are to be marked "Bid Sample for Solicitation Number 1PI-R-1109-98 and will be sent to Mr. Elke Westfall, Quality Assurance Manager, UNICOR, FPI LaTuna, PO Box 1000 Anthony, NM 88021. All items must be quoted. This is an "All or None" solicitation/award. A contract willbe awarded to the offeror who submits the lowest aggregate offer. A firm-fixed price requirements type contract for two years will results from this proposal. Period of Performance is two years. Place of Performance is FOB Destination at UNICOR LaTuna, Texas Highway 20, Anthony, TX 79821.Delivery orders will be placed by the authorized personnel at LaTuna, TX and /or Central Office in Washington DC with the exception of the COTR. Deliveries will be on or before 30 calendar days after receipt of order.Variations per each delivery order is plus or minus 10%. FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering applies. Orders may be issued from date of award through two years thereafter. The contractor wll 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 30 calendar days after the expiration date of the contract. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to UNICOR LaTuna Highway 20, Anthony, Texas. The Delivery order limitations are minimum quantity of 6000 lbs for each item and maximum quantities are as follows: for line item 0001- 12,000 lbs; for line item 0002- 20,000lbs; for line item 0003- 12, 000 lbs; and for line item 0004- 12,000 lbs FAR clause 52.216-19 applies. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instruction To Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquistion, FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable. Best Value evaluation criteria is as follows: Price, Past Performance,and Technical Capability. Each offeror is required to provide past performance information for the same or similar product for two of most recent contracts. Include the following information: Contact person, telephone number and the product provided. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial offer received without discussions. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers on SF1449 or Company letterhead stationary to Federal Prison Industries, Material Management Branch, 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20534. Facsimile offers are acceptable at 202/305-7363. FAR clause 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offers must be received no later than Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 1:00pm ET. The proposal must include the company name, address, telephone number, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with requirements in the solicitation, price, a completed copy of Representations and Certifications in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror' Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and acknowledgement of all amendments, if applicable. 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 letterhead a statement specifying agreement with the terms, conditions, and provisions included in this solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquistion. FAR clause Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items applies. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer or part of an offer after its receipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. The offeror must specify business size. 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, DC 20407, Telephone 202/755-0325. For information regarding this solicitation contact Alice Calabro, Contracting Officer, at telephone 202/305-7331 or Fax 202/305-7363. . Posted 06/25/98 (0176)

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