Cover Letter.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

Dear Quoter:

Attached is a solicitation package prepared by USP II, Coleman, Florida, for the provision of Dishwasher Hobart Model FT1000E+Energy flight type dish machine or approved equal as it is stated in section C - Description of Equipment in the description of Requirement. This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote and an SF 1449 is can be downloaded under the attachment section to be submitted along with proposal and specifications.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management which requires that an offeror be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quote and continue to be registered throughout the duration of the contract. Quoters should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees DUNS number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. For the purposes of this solicitations, the North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 333318.

Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of August 6, 2021 no later than 10:00 am Easter Standard Time (EST). Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Smuniz@bop.gov and D1barr@bop.gov in pdf format only and will be deemed received at the time as indicated on the email notification. Faxed and hand delivered quotes will not be accepted. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) which states late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

As it is stated in the Description of Requirement, Section C under Description of Equipment, the dishwasher being solicited for or approved equal. This will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The Specifications for the Dishwashers can be sent via email to the COR at D1Barr@bop.gov and the contracting officer at Smuniz@bop.gov.

Please submit any questions you may have in writing. Questions may be submitted via email to Smuniz@bop.gov and D1Barr@bop.gov.

This solicitation is being posted with a Set Aside for Small Businesses.

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