Letters for Quoters-Fire Suppression.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Federal Medical Center P. O. Box 999 Butner, North Carolina 27509

July 09, 2020

All Interested Parties:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is soliciting questions under Request for Quotation 15B10620Q0000032 for Fire Suppression System Inspection Services at the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, North Carolina. This package contains the RFQ, Statement of Work, and System for Award Management Registration.

All potential bidders are advised that this solicitation include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract terms and Conditions– Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal government after September 30, 2004 to be registered in the CCR database at http://www.ccr.gov. In conjunction with required registration in the CCR database, prospective contractors shall also complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Bidders shall include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in Block 17a of the Standard Form 1449, in accordance with FAR 52-212.1(j). The Contracting Officer will verify CCR, EPLS and ORCA registrations, prior to award, by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS number into the respective database.

Offers are due in this office no later than August 9, 2020, 14:00 p.m. local time. Please note, faxed offers are authorized and may be transmitted to Fax# (919) 575-5036. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional Complex Butner, Attn: Davitta Williams, Lead Contracting Specialist Old Hwy NC 75, Butner, North Carolina 27509. Email offers will be accepted at d11williams@bop.gov

Quotes must be received in this office no later than the time specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). The anticipated date of award is October 01, 2020.

Prospective quoters are also cautioned against discussing the preparation of their quote (or any technical questions) with Government technical personnel. The circumstances of such contact, when verified, may result in non-consideration of the quote. Accordingly, all communications prior to award shall be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing at the above address, via fax at (919) 575-5036 or Email or phone inquiries will not be responded to. All faxed questions received will be considered and responses provided, where possible.

Sincerely

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