COVER_LETTER_BREAD_FY_2016.doc

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

535 N. Alameda Street

Metropolitan Detention Center

Los Angeles, California

September 15, 2015 Food Service Contractor:

Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, California, is soliciting quotations under

RFQP06061500031 – BREAD to provide items to our institution:

This cover letter provides general information regarding quotation submission.

Each Food Service contractor must complete their respective Representations and Certifications via the On‑line Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) at https://www.orca.bpn.gov, and provide a completed FAR 52.212‑3 with quotes. Make sure to include your (DUNS) number with your quotation and that you are registered in System Award for Management (SAM) at SAM.gov.

Complete 17a, 30a, 30b & 30c on the SF-1449 (Page 1).

QUOTE ONLY on Items that Meet the REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS as provided.

Electronically or by postal mail submitted quotations only. “E-mail is preferred.”

Completed Representations and Certifications.

Quotations must be received no later than September 23, 2015 12:00 P.M. PST.

Please do NOT fax your responses.

We will anticipate the delivery of awarded items to be delivered during October 1, 2015 – November 10, 2015.

Failure to deliver within the specified date range may result in awarding to the next lowest vendor.

Prospective offerors are also cautioned against discussing the preparation of their quote (or any technical questions) with Government technical personnel. The circumstances of such contact, when verified, may result in non-consideration of the quote. Accordingly, all communications prior to award shall be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing via fax at (213) 253-9523.

If any additional questions not addressed herein, please call me at (213) 485-0439 Ext. 5148 for Ruth Smith, Food Service Administrator at (213) 485-0439 Ext. 5118, FOR FOOD ITEM CLARIFICATIONS.

Quotes must be received in this office no later than the time specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes. Please attach a current ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Form with all quotes. Any quotes received after the deadline will be processed pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-1(f). The anticipated date of award is September 28, 2015. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). All orders will be placed on a Purchase Order only.

***Email all quotes to rxpickett@bop.gov Postal mailing address:

MDC Los Angeles

535 North Alameda Street

Los Angeles, California 90012

Attn: Rolanda Pickett, Contract Specialist

Warehouse hours: Tuesday - Friday, excluding holidays from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 P.M by appointment.

You must schedule an appointment when delivering. Please contact Ruth Smith at (213) 485-0439 Ext .5118 or Keith Porter at Ext. 5147.

Thank you for your interest in doing business with our facility.

Sincerely, //S//

Rolanda Pickett, Contract Specialist Attachment (as noted)