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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

August 18, 2010

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT2027-10 for commercial items, thread for use in producing military clothing garments for sale to the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). The finished goods will be made at various FPI facilities. This acquisition will result in a one (1) year with two option years if exercised Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract(s) 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 pages 18 and 19 of the solicitation. Please follow these instructions or your proposal may be deemed to be non-responsive and not considered at all.

The proposals are due September 17, 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: Tina Dufour 805 Fox Hollow Rd Manchester, KY 40962

Should you have further questions feel free to contact Tina Dufour at tdufour@central.unicor.gov.