COVER SHEET KOSHER 1ST QTR.pdf

Solicitation 15B10624Q00000041

1st Quarter FY2025 Food Requirement

Kosher

FCC Butner

Closing Date: August 26, 2024 at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Submit quotations to:

Courtney Batten, Contract Specialist Richardo Smith, Contract Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons PO Box 999 / Old NC Hwy 75

Butner, NC 27509-0999 919-575-5000 ext. 1380

All Interested Parties, Attached is a Request for Quotation (BRQ), 15B10624Q00000041 for the Food Requirement for Kosher for 1st Quarter FY25 at the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, NC. This solicitation closes on August 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).

This cover letter is intended to provide information regarding the submission of a bid. Please read the enclosed BRQ 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 than 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: Courtney Batten, Contract Specialist

Email: cbatten@bop.gov and rusmith@bop.gov Phone: 919-575-5000 ext.1380

It is recommended that you email the Contract Specialist prior to mailing your bid to ascertain if there has been a last-minute extension of the aforementioned deadline.

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 BRQ.

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 cbatten@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, Courtney Batten Contract Specialist, FCC Butner mailto:cbatten@bop.gov mailto:rusmith@bop.gov mailto:cbatten@bop.gov