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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

December 24, 2009

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT1976-1010 for a commercial item, leather, cowhide, chrome tanned for use in producing gloves for sale to the GSA & other federal agencies. The finished goods will be made at the FCI Sandstone, MN facility. This acquisition is unrestricted and will result in a 2 year Requirements type contract with 2 Options. 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. A bid sample is mandatory and must be received at the Sandstone location, see page 9 of the solicitation (sample only to Sandstone).

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 12 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 January 13, 2010 2 pm ET. Use overnight delivery service such as FedEx, DHL 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