Cover_Letter_-_Bread_FY_14.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin 5701 8th Street Camp Parks

Dublin, California 94568

September 18, 2013

Dear Offeror:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin, California, is soliciting quotations unders RFQP06021300026 to provide BREAD ITEMS to the Federal Correctional Institution Dublin. This cover letter provides general information regarding the submission of your quotation.

All potential offers are advised that this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (SAM). All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in SAM. Registration in SAM will be verified prior to award. Additionally, include your DUNS number with your quotation. You must complete your representations and certifications via SAM at http://sam.gov/.

The Government will award to the responsible quoter(s) whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government based on best value. Best value will be determined by evaluating each quotation for one or more of the following: price, past performance, quality, comparison with other offers, and administrative cost.

Please complete Standard Form 1449 - 17a, 19, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, 30c, and Section 2 – Commodity or Services Schedule. If you fail to meet the delivery schedule or attempt to provide an item that does not meet specifications, it will be noted as a performance issue and your bid for future orders may not be considered. Offers shall be received on or before the deadline of September 25, 2013 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, via electronic mail to kleopoldo@bop.gov or vsighamony@bop.gov or USPS mail.

Quotes by Fax will not be accepted.

Quotes delivered by U.S. Postal Service or other mail carrier shall be submitted to the following address:

FCI Dublin Att: Kaleo Leopoldo, PPS 5701 8th Street Camp Parks Dublin, California 94568

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please e-mail them to kleopoldo@bop.gov or vsighamony@bop.gov.

Sincerely, //s// Kaleo Leopoldo Procurement and Property Specialist