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53 -- HINGES & PLATES SOL 1PI-R-1116-98 DUE 071698 POC Rhonda Robinson, Contracting Officer (202) 305-7333; Fax: (202) 305-7363 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. Solicitation No. #1PI-R-1116-98 is issued as a Request For Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The standard industrial classification code is 3429 and small business size standard is 500. The following are the salient characteristics: Line Item 0001, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0097 Wing-Plate, 9MM Build Up, Die-Cast. Blum Part No. 195H9190 or Equivalent. Estimated Qty: 3,000 each. Line Item 0002, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0098 Wing-Plate, 18MM Build Up, Die-Cast. Blum Part No. 195H9100.22 or Equivalent. Estimate Qty.: 4,200 each. Line Item 0003, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0103 Conceal, 100 Deg X 35MM steel, Full-Overlay, Self-Close, Steel Cup. Blum Part No. 91M2100 or Equivalent. Estimate Qty.: 8,000 each. Line Item 0004, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0147 170 Degree Inset Clip hinge, Hinge Arm-Nickel Plated Steel, 35MM Cup Self-Closing. Blum Part No. 71.6630 or Equivalent. Estimate Qty.: 10,000 each. . Line Item 0005, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0148, Mounting Plates For Clip Hinge. Blum Part No. 175L8190 or Equivalent. Estimate Qty.: 5,800 each Line Item 0006, UNICOR Part Number: HNG0173, Mounting Plates/0MM For Clip Hinge. Blum Part No. 175L8100 or Equivalent. Estimate Qty.: 5,800 each The following is to be completed by offeror for brand name or equal item: description; brand bidding on; Manufacture name and product number. Minimum Quantity Per Delivery Order: 300 each. Maximum Quantity Per Delivery Order: 1500 each. Offers shall provide Written Life Time Warranty and meet ANSI/BIFMA Standard A 156.9-88. There is a 10 day replacement on unusable items. The period of performance is date of award through oneyear thereafter. Place of delivery and acceptance is FOB Destination, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Federal Correctional Institution, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436. Delivery acceptance is 30 days after receipt of each delivery order. The provision at 52.212-2, Instructions to offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, evaluation criteria: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the governments requirement and price. Award will be on an All or None Basis. Offers shall be evaluated with or without discussions. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to thisacquisition and any additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable. Offers must indicate technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any express warranty, price and any discount terms. Offers are to be received on or before July 16, 1998 at 1300PM. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offer to UNICOR, Material Management Branch, 400 First Street NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20534, Attn: Bid Custodian. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449 or company letterhead stationery. If the offer is not submitted on Form SF1449, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Offers or amendments to bids received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified will not be considered. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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