COVER_LETTER__Milk.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp 110 Raby Ave.

Pensacola, Florida

Office of Contracting May 14, 2019

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. FPC Pensacola is accepting bids for the acquisition of milk and dairy items for 4th quarter fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2019). Deliveries will be scheduled by the Food Service Department on a weekly basis according to needs, starting July 1, 2019.

In submitting a quote, vendors should consider all information herein. Carefully follow all instructions concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes. 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 FBO on or before the deadline of June 7, 2019. Awardee will be notified on or before June 25, 2019.

Faxed or hand delivered quotes will NOT be accepted. Quotes received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Quotes can be emailed to r1hileman@bop.gov

Cost and Price Evaluation In accordance with FAR 15.304(5)(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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