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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

November 10, 2009

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT1974-10 for commercial items, Fabric, nanotechnology application, for use in producing diplomatic pouches/bags for sale to the U.S. Department of State. The finished goods will be made at the USP Hazelton, WV facility. This acquisition is unrestricted and will result in a 3 year Requirements type contract with an EPA clause. Please read all posted documents carefully, in order to fully understand and comply with the proposal submission requirements. 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 (c) through (m) 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 10 of the solicitation. It lists 6 specific documents/forms that must be submitted as a part of your offer. Please include all 6 or your proposal may be deemed to be non-responsive and not considered at all.

The proposals are due November 25, 2009 2 pm ET. Use overnight delivery service such as FedEx or UPS.

Please submit one original copy of the proposal signed by an individual authorized to bind the offer. Faxed proposals & e-mail 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 Group 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 Contracting Officer FPI Central Office