COVER_LETTER__KOSHER_bizzops.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp P.O. Box 3933 Pensacola, Florida 32516

Office of Contracting May 12, 2017

All Interested Parties:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is soliciting quotes under a Request for Quote (RFQ) at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC)-Pensacola, Florida. It is for the acquisition of various kosher items. Deliveries will be 07/01/2017 thru 07/31/2017. Call the Food Service Department for delivery schedule 850-458-7218 or 7219.

In submitting a quote, vendors should consider all information herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes. The quote that is submitted is what will be evaluated. Missing or incomplete data could result in the elimination of your offer. Bid on items you can produce. Do not change or substitute any items.

All potential vendors are advised this solicitation honors clause FAR 52.212.4 (Oct 2003) for Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. Vendors should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees. As of January 1, 2005, all potential vendors are required to complete the annual representation and certifications electronically via the On-line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA).

We are accepting quotes from Fedbizzops on or before the deadline of June 6, 2017. Quotes can be sent via email to r1hileman@bop.gov. Awardee will be notified on or before June 26, 2017.

Fax or hand delivered quotes will NOT be accepted. Quotes received after the deadline will NOT be considered.

Cost and Price Evaluation In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), the evaluation factors other than cost/price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision.

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