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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas 79720

February 26, 2018

Dear Offeror:

Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of Subsistence for 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2018. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote.

All potential offerors are advised that this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212-4 (Oct 2003) for Commercial Items, System for Award Management (SAM). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. Make sure to include your Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number with your quote. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award.

Please complete Standard Form 1449 - Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c. Only quote on those items specified, do not change the item or item description. If you fail to meet the delivery schedule or attempt to provide an item that doesn’t meet the specifications it will be noted as a performance issue and your bid for future orders may not be considered.

Offers shall be received on or before the deadline, Monday, March 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m. CT. Electronically sent (e-mail) quotes are ONLY acceptable.

Tassha Saldana, Procurement and Property Specialist FCI Big Spring 1900 Simler Dr.

Big Spring, TX 79720 tsaldana@bop.gov ph :(432) 466-2470 For directions to the institution please call (432) 466-2300.

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