2014-03-28_Notice_To_Bidders.pdf

U. S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center

Chicago, IL 60605

March 28, 2014

RE: RFP0401140005 Catholic Priest Services Federal Bureau Of Prisons MCC Chicago

Dear Offeror:

This cover letter precedes a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MCC Chicago, for the acquisition of Catholic Priest Services. The services are to be provided for the inmate population at MCC Chicago. This solicitation contains all necessary information for submitting a proposal for evaluation.

In submitting proposals, bidders should consider all information provided herein when submitting their quote. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes. .

All potential bidders are advised that this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212- 1for Commercial Items which requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. Bidders should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number in their proposal. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardee’s DUNS number in to the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration process outlined in this clause may result in the elimination from consideration for award.

Sealed quotes must be received on or before the deadline of 1:00 p.m. (CST), April, 18, 2014. Proposals can be submitted by email to wwilson@bop.gov in pdf format or by mail to the following address:

MCC Chicago Attn: Wesley Wilson, SCS 71W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60605

Proposals received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212- 1(f). Please place any questions you may have by email to wwilson@bop.gov or 312- 322-0567 x1515. We will consider all questions received and provide responses where appropriate.