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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

January 07, 2010

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT1978-10 for a commercial item, stencil for use in producing Diplomatic Bags for sale to the US Department of State. The finished goods will be made at the USP Hazelton, WV facility. This acquisition is Set Aside 100% for Small Business 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. 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 11 of the solicitation. It lists 6 specific documents/forms that must be submitted as a part of your offer. Please include all 6 both or your proposal may be deemed to be non-responsive and not considered at all.

The proposals are due January 26, 2010 3 pm CT. 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, FCI GREENVILLE

ATTN: Paul Perfetti US Hwy 40 & 4th Street Greenville, IL 62246

Should you have further questions feel free to contact me at 618-664-6306 or e-mail pperfett@central.unicor.gov

Paul Perfetti Contracting Officer FCI Greenville