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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is YZ20001-04. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-18. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 333298. UNICOR intends to enter into a Firm Fixed Definite Delivery Contract for The following items: 0001- Double Needle Lockstitch, Brother LT2-B842MK-903 or Equal; 1/4 " needle gauge. Complete with the following options/accessories: thread trimmer, automatic backtack, F-40 digital operation control panel, thread wiper, automatic foot lift device, electronic needle position motor, special hem vent folder. Heads to include enclosed oiling system.0002- Programmable Pattern Tacker with Eyelet Sew and Hole Punch; Brother KE-430CX-002 or Equal. Complete with the following options/accessories: "CX" style head, 60+ pre-set tack patterns, deluxe industrial ply sewing table, adjustable height stand assembly, 220V-3PH drive motor (head mount), eyelet sew and punch kit. 0003 - Double Needle Chainstitch, Brother DT4-B261-012-5 or equal Complete with the following options/accessories: templex TBV-357LT chain removal device, deluxe industrial ply sewing table, adjustable height stand assembly, 220V-3PH drive motor, flat action thread chain cutter device. 0004 - 2 Needle/5 Thread Overlock; Brother MA4-N31-655 or equal. Complete with the following options/accessories: templex TBV-357LT chain removal device, deluxe industrial ply sewing table, adjustable height stand assembly, 220V-3PH drive motor, flat action thread chain cutter device. 0005 - 1 Needle/3 Thread Overlock; Brother EF4-N11-015 or Equal. Complete with the following options/accessories: Templex TBV-357LT chain removal device, deluxe industrial ply sewing table, adjustable height stand assembly, 220V-3PH drive motor, side action thread chain cutter device. 0006 - Electronic Bar-Tacker; Brother KE-430CX-032 or Equal.Complete with the following options/accessories: 60 + pre-set bar tack patterns, head month drive motor, deluxe industrial ply sewing table, adjustable height stand assembly, 220V-3PH, thread trimmer, 26MM x 30 MM sewing field, e-prom control system. 0007 - Hot Knife Strip Cutter, Consew SEC-100H or equal. Complete unit with adjustable digital hot knife, time delay for heavy webbing, auto load, adjustable guides for various width material, adjustable temperature gauge, thermostat light. 0008 - Thread Trimming/Cut Units; Supertrim WSISTIC or Equal. Complete unit with the following options/accessories: 110V - 1PH vacuum tank, independent vacuum controls on tank and trimmer head. See the attached Section B with item descriptions and estimated quantities Written physical test results or required testing: DD Form 1222 with shade evaluation results and Certificate of Conformation. Failure to submit these documents with each delivery order is grounds for non-acceptance of the shipment and may result in Termination of the contract. Delivery will be 30 days after contract award. FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination applies. Delivery will be FOB Destination with a ship address of, UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, United States Penitentiary, 1000 Airbase RD/P. O. Box 1000, Pollock, LA 71467. Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) is John Schreckengost telephone number is (318) 561-5484. FAR 52.246-15, Certificate of Conformance applies. Provision FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to offerors commercial. FAR52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies. Evaluation of offers will be based on past performance, price and ability to meet specs. Provision 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options applies. Provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer or Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be completed and provided with offer, (IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS FORM BE SUBMITTED). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies, which includes FAR 52.203-6. FAR 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) __________________applies. FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity applies with 0% increase and 0% decrease. FAR 52,232-18 Availability of Funds applies. FAR 52.232-33, Electronic Funds Transfer-Non Central Contract Registration. Clause 52.242-15 Stop Work applies. Provision 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included applies. FP9999.999-9, Business Management Questionnaire must be completed with a minimum of three references of contracts that are of similar size and complexity. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract registration OMB Clearance 9000-0136 expires 9/30/04. Vendors shall submit signed and dated offers to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, 2225 Yazoo City, MS 39194: Gary Clark John M. Carlock, Contracting Officer. Offers should be submitted on the SF 1449 along with Certifications and Representations and Business Questionnaire. Offers may be sent to the attention of John Carlock, Contracting Officer. The date and time for receipt of proposals is 01-07-2004 @ 2:00PM. NO INCREMENTAL PRICING ALLOWED. The Provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2000 and Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Jan 1999) are applicable. The proposal will be evaluated using 1. Past Performance and 2. Price. This is an “ALL OR NONE requirement. Bid Samples are required to be sent to the COTR at the address listed. Pattern samples are available upon request to Marcia Santacoiloma at 305-259-2472. Offers must indicate Solicitation Number YZ0001-04, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address and telephone number of offeror, technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, 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 acknowledgment of all amendments, if any. All offerors that fail to furnish required Representations and Certifications, Business Questionnaire information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government may make award without discussions; therefore, the offerors initial offer should contain best pricing. An award will be made based on best value to the Government. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Offeror must hold prices firm for 60 days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Offers or modifications to offers after the exact time specified may not be considered. Future requirements from a UNICOR factory may be modified to add items to this contract if considered to fall within the scope of work and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. Questions regarding a requirement may be addressed to Contracting Officer at
[email protected] All forms, clauses and provisions necessary to submit an offer may be accessed at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far This synopsis/solicitation and necessary forms are available on the web site: http://www.unicor.gov/procurement/proclothing.html A completed ACH form must be on file prior to contract award. See note 9.