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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Solicitation 15B10623Q00000008 2nd Quarter FY2023 Food Requirement Meats FCC Butner Closing Date:December 9, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Submit quotations to:

Norma Baskerville, Contract Specialist

Casey McLean, Contract Specialist

Davitta Williams, Lead Contract Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons

PO Box 999 / Old NC Hwy 75

Butner, NC 27509-0999

919-575-5000 ext. 1388

Fax 919-575-5036

All Interested Parties, Attached is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), 15B10623Q00000008 for the Food Requirement for Meats for 2nd quarter FY23 (1/01/2023 through 3/31/2023) at the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, NC. This solicitation closes on December 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

This cover letter is intended to provide information regarding the submission of a bid. Please read the enclosed RFQ carefully and complete the Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications.

***Failure to complete the Representations and Certifications, can result in non-consideration of your quote. *** All potential quoters are advised this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212-4, which requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier, register in the SAM System, obtain a CAGE Code, identify proper NAICS Codes, properly identify Socio-Economic Set-Aside status, SIC Codes, PSC Codes, FSC Codes, obtain an MPIN as well as complete the proper Representations & Certifications (formerly known as ORCA).

If you choose not to respond to this bid, please notify this office by letter briefly outlining your reasons for not responding.

Email Quotes Only Permitted. Submit Only Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications. Please submit one (1) copy of your quote signed by an individual authorized to bind the contractor so as to be received no later that the date indicated above, at the following email:

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Complex Butner

PO Box 999/Old NC hwy 75

Butner, NC 27509-0999

Attn: Norma Baskerville, Contract Specialist

Email: nbaskerville@bop.gov,cmclean@bop.gov, or d11williams@bop.gov

Phone: 919-575-5000 ext.1388 The Contract Specialist assigned cognizance of this procurement is the undersigned. Your attention is directed to the fact that a Contract Specialist is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government to an expenditure of public funds-should a contract result from this RFQ.

Prospective bidders are also cautioned against discussing the preparation of their bid (or any technical questions) with Government technical personnel. The circumstances of such a contact, when verified, may result in non-consideration of the quotation. Accordingly, all communications prior to an award will be directed to the Contract Specialist in writing via email at nbaskerville@bop.gov Contract shall furnish an itemized invoice for each delivery at the time of delivery. All deliveries will be counted for verification and signed for by an authorized representative of the government. Contractor must provide a means for electronic payment to include bank routing and account number for all awards over $10,000. Payment will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. You must accept credit cards as a method of payment for any award less than $10,000.

Sincerely, Norma Baskerville Contract Specialist, FCC Butner