CT2078-12 Cover Letter.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

March 19, 2011

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposal CT2078-12 for a commercial item, Yarn for use in the manufacturing of woven cotton textile finished goods. The finished goods will be made at Terre Haute, IN. This acquisition will result in a one (1) year firm-fixed-price, Requirements Type contract. Please read all posted documents carefully, in order to fully understand and comply with the proposal submission requirements. Direct your attention to all links posted in the package on FedBizOpps.

You have the ability to complete your Representations and Certifications online at orca.bpn.gov. See the Representations & Certifications provision in the package. If not completed online, paragraphs (c) through (o) 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 17 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 April 14, 2011 2 pm 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 & e-mail proposals will not be accepted. The proposal should be sent to the address below.

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

ATTN: Todd Angle 400 First Street, NW 6th Floor, Clothing & Textiles Group Washington, DC 20534

Should you have further questions feel free to contact me at 202-305-3523 or e-mail tangle@central.unicor.gov

Todd A. Angle Contracting Officer FPI Central Office image1.wmf