Letters_for_Quoters-3rd_Quarter_2019.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Federal Medical Center P. O. Box 999 Butner, North Carolina 27509

March 6, 2019

Dear Quoters:

Re: RFQ15B10619Q00010, Milk Food Products Federal Correctional Complex Butner

Dear Quoters: Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the acquisition of Subsistence Products for the Federal Correctional Complex Butner, Butner, North Carolina. This package contains all necessary information for submitting a quote.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract terms and Conditions– Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2004 to be registered in the CCR database at http://www.ccr.gov. In conjunction with required registration in the CCR database, prospective contractors shall also complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Quoters shall include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in Block 17a of the Standard Form 1449, in accordance with FAR 52-212.1(j). The Contracting Officer will verify CCR, EPLS and ORCA registrations, prior to award, by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS number into the respective database.

Offers are due in this office no later than March 14, 2019, 1:00 p.m. local time. Please note, faxed offers are authorized and may be transmitted to Fax# (919) 575-5036. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional Complex Butner, Attn: P. Burgess, Contracting Specialist, Old Hwy NC 75, Butner, North Carolina 27509. Email offers will be accepted p1burgess@bop.gov.

Quotes must be received in this office no later than the time specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). The anticipated date of award is March 21, 2018 with delivery beginning the first week of April 1, 2019.

Prospective quoters are also cautioned against discussing the preparation of their quote (or any technical questions) with Government technical personnel. The circumstances of such contact, when verified, may result in non-consideration of the quote. Accordingly, all communications prior to award shall be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing at the above address, via Fax at (919) 575-5036 or Email or Phone inquiries will not be responded to. All faxed questions received will be considered and responses provided, where possible.

Sincerely

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