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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

August 20, 2008

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT1918-08 for a commercial item fabric, cotton/poly twill & poplin for use in manufacturing inmate clothing for the Bureau of Prisons. The finished goods will be made at FCI Oakdale, LA. This acquisition is unrestricted and will result in a 3 year Requirements type contract. Please read all posted documents carefully, in order to fully understand and comply with the proposal submission requirements. Note that 2 ASTM standards apply to this acquisition. This acquisition is NOT domestic USA only. However, the Trade Agreements FAR 52.225-5 clause is applicable. Only designated countries outlined in this clause can source the material if it is not domestic USA. Bid samples are required see pages 15-16 of the solicitation.

You have the ability to complete your Representations and Certifications online at orca.bpn.gov. See the Representations & Certifications clause in the solicitation. If not completed online, paragraphs (b) through (k) only of the Representations & Certifications needs to be included in your package.

Your DUNS number must be included on the 1449 Form. Put it in box 17a with name, address and phone. Give special attention to the proposal submission requirements on page 18 of the solicitation. It lists 5 specific documents/forms that must be submitted as a part of your offer. Please include all 5 or your proposal may be deemed to be non-responsive and not considered at all.

The proposals are due September 12, 2008 2pm ET. Use overnight delivery service such as FedEx, UPS or DHL.

Please submit one original copy of the proposal signed by an individual authorized to bind the offer. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. The proposal should be sent to the address below.

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

ATTN: Michael Boucher 400 First Street, NW 6th Floor, Clothing & Textiles Washington, DC 20534

Should you have further questions feel free to contact me at 202-514-5104 or e-mail mboucher@central.unicor.gov

Michael S. Boucher, Contract Specialist Federal Prison Industries