COVER_LETTER_MEAT_bizzops.docx

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

Office of Contracting November 16, 2018

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 seeking pricing for the purchase of various meat/cheese items.

In submitting a quote, vendors should consider all information herein. The quote submitted is what will be evaluated. Missing or incomplete data could result in the elimination of your offer. Only 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 Dec 7, 2018. Quotes can be sent via email to r1hileman@bop.gov Awardee will be notified on or before December 21, 2018. Not all line items are awarded. If you have a minimum dollar amount needed for delivery, please note on quote sheet. Call the Food Service Department for delivery scheduling, 850-458-7218/7219/7317.

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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