Cover Letter.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution

27072 Ballston Rd.

Sheridan, OR 97378

July 15, 2011

RE: RFQP06121100023

Federal Correctional Institution, Sheridan, Oregon

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the provision of two 25 yard trash compactors for the Federal Correctional Institution, Sheridan, Oregon. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a quote. When submitting quotes, respondents should consider all information provided in the RFQ. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes.

All contractors doing business with the Federal Government shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database pursuant FAR 52.212-4. If you are not registered, please go to www.ccr.gov to complete the registration process. Respondents shall include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) located in Block 17a of the Standard Form 1449 in their quotation. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the CCR database prior to award by entering the potential contractor’s DUNS into the CCR database. Failure to complete the registration procedure as outline in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for the award.

Vendors are reminded of the following procedures: vendors who have a current certification posted to orca.bpn.gov are only required to return paragraph (b)(2) on page 11; otherwise, pages 11-18 must be completed and returned.

Prospective respondents are also cautioned against discussing the preparation of their quotation (or any technical questions) with Government technical personnel. The circumstance of such contract, when verified, may result in NON-CONSIDERATION of the quotation.

All quotations must be mailed. NO FACSMILE OR E-MAILS will be accepted. The quotes must be to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the address listed below. Quotes must be received on or before the deadline of July 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST. Quotes received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (f).

Please submit any questions you may have to pmalott@bop.gov . I will consider all questions received and provide the responses on this website.

Patrick Malott, Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons 27072 Ballston Rd. PO BOX 8000 Sheridan, OR 97378

Sincerely, Patrick Malott/s/ Contract Specialist http://www.ccr.gov/ mailto:pmalott@bop.gov