Cover LetterThread CT1912-08.rtf

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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

July 11, 2008

Cover Letter

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT1912-08, for Thread to be delivered to five (4) locations:

FCI Ft. Dix, FCC Butner, USP Terre Haute, and FCI Waseca This cover letter is to provide general information regarding submission of your proposal excluding pricing data.

Please read the attached Request for Proposal in its entirety because some requirements have changed. You are now required to complete your representation and certifications on-line if possible. See Offeror Representations and Certifications listed in the Proposal. This is a domestic only requirement. You are required to return the proposals excluding the pricing information (a reverse auction will take place for price competition), back no later than August 8, 2008 2:00 p.m. to Shirley Karver (please see instructions in solicitation). Make sure you submit at least three past performance references for like items with the proposal. Please ensure you provide your DUN’s number along with a phone and fax number where you can be reached.

In addition, you are also required to submit Thread Samples by August 8, 2008 to Renee Stancil (please see instructions in solicitation).

Please submit one original copy of the Proposal signed and returned by an individual authorized to bind the offer. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. The proposal should be mailed to the following address.

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries ATTN: Shirley Karver 400 First St. NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20534

Should you have further questions feel free to contact me at the following e-mail address: skarver@central.unicor.gov.

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Shirley Karver Contract Specialist