3rd_QTR_FY_18_Subsistence_Cover_Letter.docx

March 2, 2018

Dear Vendor:

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the provision of various subsistence food items 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 System for Award Management (sam.gov) database pursuant FAR 52.212-4. If you are not registered, please go to www.sam.gov to complete the registration process. Respondents shall include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS). The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential contractor’s DUNS into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedure as outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for the award.

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.

Quotes may be e-mailed or mailed. 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 March 16, 2018 at 4:00 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 Gkurtz@bop.gov.

Gary M. Kurtz Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons 27072 Ballston Rd. PO BOX 8000 Sheridan, OR 97378

Sincerely, Gary M. Kurtz/s/ Contract Specialist image1.wmf