COVER_LETTER__Bread.docx

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

Office of Contracting February 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 seeking bids for the acquisition of various bread items for the 3rd quarter 2019 (Apr 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2019). Deliveries will be scheduled through the Food Service Department on a weekly basis according to needs, starting April 1. Food Service can be reached at 850-458-7218/7219/7317.

In submitting a quote, vendors should consider all information herein. 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 FBO on or before the deadline of Mar 13, 2019. Quotes can be sent via email to r1hileman@bop.gov Awardee will be notified on or before Mar 25, 2019.

Fax or hand delivered quotes will NOT be accepted. Quotes received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Please note: Invoices will be paid via government purchase card.

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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