Combine Synopsis Solicitation.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill Post Office Box 700 Minersville, Pennsylvania 17954

August 31, 2023 Re: RFQP02132300023

Dear Offeror: This letter is the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation package for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation of offers that are being requested on System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). This is an ALL OR NONE – AWARD, NAICS: 336212 – Trailers and Attachments – Includes but not limited to: Refrigerated Semitrailers, for delivery to Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Schuylkill. FOB Destination. This package contains all necessary information for you to submit a price quote to the Government. PLEASE READ THROUGH ITS ENTIRITY. The following MUST be completed and submitted with your offer:

Standard Form (SF) 1449 – Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items and continuation sheets. The SF1449 MUST BE SIGNED. ALL offers shall be submitted on the specific RFQP02132300023/SF1449.

Quoter(s) are advised the Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. The Government will award to the responsible quoter(s) whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government. Price and past performance will be determined by evaluating each quotation. Line-item quantities are for delivery as required by Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Schuylkill. Please quote on items specified, and ALL ITEMS MUST MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AS PROVIDED. Do not change the item description or the unit of issue. Do not use phrases such as “Minimum award amount”, “Allow none”, or any other phrases that would limit the Government from awarding by line item. ANY CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNMENT REJECTING PART OR ALL OF THE QUOTE(S) SUBMITTED. Piggyback offers will NOT be evaluated and therefore NOT considered for award. Be sure to complete blocks 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c of SF-1449 and the continuation sheets. Please include your telephone number, e-mail address and TIN & DUNS in block 17a.

The only format in which questions will be answered is via e-mail for clarity only. The anticipated Award date is by September 18, 2023. QUOTERS are always expected to deliver the product on time as agreed, deliver the precise quantity requested, submit the invoice at the exact prices quoted, and only after full delivery.

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.

Items shipped before or after the required timeframe will be returned at vendor’s expense. Upon Award, the Food Service Department must be contacted prior to delivery for approval or adjustments in delivery schedule. Contact Marlon Chang, 570-544-7180.

The completed package should be returned no later than 12:00 PM EST, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 via e-mail only to: ssandler@bop.gov. No faxes or postal mail will be accepted. ALL VENDORS MUST BE COMPLETELY REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

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