This is a Request For Quote (RFQ) for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. The Government will award resulting from this RFQ to the lowest, responsible offeror. This RFQ is FOB Destination. All cost related to freight must be included in the line item price. Instalation is not required for this equipment, however vendor must supply operating instructions with the equipment. FOB Origin pricing will deem the offeror non-responsive. LINE ITEM #1. NEED ONE (1) EACH, NATIONAL HYDRAULIC HEAVY DUTY SHEAR MDL# NH5210 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. Offeror must meet the below listed specification for this requirement: Cutting Length...52 inches; Capacity: Mild Steel...10 Gauge, Stainless...14 Gauge; Shipping Weight...1,950 lbs; Strokes per Minute... Approximately 25; Floor Space with Gauges...62 inche X 79 7/8 inch X 42 1/4 inch; Floor Space without Gauges...62 inch X 22 3/4 inch X 42 1/4 inch; Oil Reservior capacity...26 gal.; Motor...5 HP, 208/VOLT, 1800 RPM, 240/VOLT, 3 PHASE 460/VOLT. LINE ITEM #2. NEED ONE (1) EACH, SCOTCHMAN 65-TON HYDRAULIC IRONWORKER MDL#6509-24M BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. MUST MEET THE BELOW LISTED SPECIFICATION: 9-Inch Throat, 65-Ton Punch Capacity Station, Keyed Punch Ram for Positive and Safe Punch Alignment, 24 inch Flat Bar Shear with 4-way Reversible Cutting Edges, 6 X 6 X 3/8 inch or 5 X 5 X 1/2 inch Angle Shear, One Punch and Die; Maximum Diameter 1-1/4 inch, Electric Foot and Stroke Controls, Punch Nut Wrench, #40 Retaining Nut, Swing-away Stripper, Die Holder with 2 inch Insert for #82 Dies and Magnetic Starter With Lockout/Disconnet Wired 220 or 440/Volt/3 Phase/60 Hz Motor. Please include your bid for the below listed optional accessories on line item #2. . 12 and 24 inch brakes. . Rectangular notcher. . Rod shear. . Punch and die set. Delivery sha1l be 30 days after receipt of order, FOB Destination to Unicor Federal Prison Camp Warehouse, 8500 Doniphan Drive Anthony, TX 79821. The billing address is P.O. Box 9000 Anthony, NM 88021. Provision at FAR 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Items, with their quote. Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies. The quotes will be evaluated based on Best Value, past-performance and quality when combined are 50%, price and price related factors at 50%. Clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items apply. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Items, applies, which includes 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I. 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) applies. FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration applies. Vendors shall submit signed and dated quotes to Unicor, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 9000 Anthony, Nm 88021. If sent by Federal Express, UPS, or hand delivered, address to Unicor Federal Prison Camp Warehouse, 8500 Doniphan Drive, Anthony, TX 79821. Quotes and certifications may also be sent by facsimile at 915/886-3252 to the attention of Patricia Miranda, Contracting Officer. The date and time for receipt of quotes is December 27, 2002 by 2:00 p.m.,MST. Quotes must indicate solicitation No., description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitations, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address, a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, and acknowledgement of all amendments, if any. All proposals that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government may make award without discussions with Offerors; therefore, the Offerors initial proposal should contain Offerors best pricing. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each Offeror. Offeror must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Quotes received at the address specified, for the receipt of proposals after the exact time specified, may not be considered. Questions regarding requirement may be addressed in writing to
[email protected]. All forms necessary to submit a quote as well as all clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. This combined CBD synopsis/solicitation and necessary forms are available on web site: http://www.unicor.gov/procurement/proelectron.htm. A completed ACH form must be on file before award. ONLY FAX OR E-MAIL REQUESTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO, PLEASE DO NOT CALL.