Cover Letter.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Medical Center Fort Worth, Texas 76119-5996

November 3, 2021

Dear Offeror:

Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas Contracting Office, for the acquisition of subsistence products for our facility. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation.

In submitting the request for quote, quoters should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote.

**Please note: If you receive the award of any of the items listed on the request for quotation, and at the last minute you cannot provide the items due to a price increase, we will be limited on you receiving a request for quotation for next quarter’s requirements. Keep in mind, you are required to provide the items at the price you quoted on the request for quotation. **

When providing your pricing for the items listed on the Request for Quotation, keep in mind, you are required to meet all specifications stated. If you choose to provide an alternate item other than what is stated, the item will be awarded to the next lowest bidder. If you do not change package sizing or quantity, you must make a note on your bid sheet. If you fail to make a note, you must honor the price offered. It cannot be changed. You can use the provided solicitation to mark the items and provide the price on the solicitation. Sign and return by email.

Quoters should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System For Award Management (SAMS) database prior to award by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS number into the SAMS database. Failure to complete this registration procedure outlined in this solicitation, may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Offers shall be received on or before the deadline of WEDNESDAY, November 24, 2021, by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, via email.

EMAIL: p1baker@bop.gov

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES TO ANY LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ABOVE. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please return any questions via e-mail at p1baker@bop.gov. We will consider all questions received and provide responses, where appropriate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (817) 413-3042.

Sincerely, Patrick Baker, Procurement and Property Specialist // image1.png