COVER_LETTER.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution

741-925 Herlong Access Road A-25 Post Office Box 900 Herlong, California 96113

June 2, 2008

RE: RFQ 61903-0030-8, Meat, Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island, California

Dear Quoter:

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the acquisition of Meat Products for the Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island, California. This package contains all necessary information for submitting a quote. Please read all of the information carefully. Failure to comply with instructions may result in the offer being considered non-responsive.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes 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, 2003, 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.

Quoters 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 and ORCA registrations, prior to award, by entering the potential awardee’s DUNS number into the respective database.

Quoters must also complete Section A.3 FAR 52.210-70 Humane Slaughter Act and submit with their offer.

Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a written offer which will be considered for award.

http://www.ccr.gov http://orca.bpn.gov.

Offers are due in this office no later than June 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. local time. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional Institution, Attn: Christine Coello, Contract Specialist, PO Box 269, San Pedro, CA 90731. Hand delivery or express mail to 1299 S. Seaside Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731.

Emailed submissions are not accepted.

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 July 1, 2008.

Deliveries must be delivered to 1299 S. Seaside Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731. Required Delivery Date is April July 31, 2008. *Please note: Award is fill or kill. If not delivered by July 31, 2008.

No items will be accepted after the delivery date. Extended delivery dates will not be authorized.

Prospective offerors 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 via fax at (530) 827-8036. Email or phone inquiries will not be responded to. All faxed questions received will be considered and responses provided, where possible.

Sincerely, //S// Ann M. Layne Contract Specialist

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