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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Prison System

Federal Correctional Institution

1299 Seaside Avenue

Terminal Island, California 90731

August 21, 2009

RE: RFQPO614O2-0001-l0, Subsistence, Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal

Island, California

Dear Quoter:

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of

Prisons, for the acquisition of Subsistence Products for the Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island, California. This package contains all necessary information for submitting a quote. Please read all of the information careftilly. Failure to comply with instructions may result in the offer being considered non-responsive.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Govermnent after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the CCR database at htty:I/www.ccr.gov. In conjunction with required registration in the CCR database, prospective contractors shall also complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http :I/orca.bpn.gov. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Quoters shall include their Data Universal Numbering System DUNS number in Block 1 7a of the Standard Form 1449, in accordance with FAR 52-212.1j. The Contracting Officer will veri&

CCR and ORCA registrations, prior to award, by entering the potential awardee's DIJNS number into the respective database.

Quotes are advised the Government shall award these items by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible small business. Line item quantities are for delivery as required by

FCI Terminal Island, CA. Please quote only those items specified. Do not change the item description or the unit of issue.

ANY CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNMENT

REJECTING PART OR ALL OF THE BID SUBMITTED.

Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a written offer which will be considered for award.

Offers are due in this office no later than September 16, 2009, 3:00 p.m. local pacific time.

Please note NO FAXED OFFERS. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional

Institution, Attn: Christine Coello, Contract Specialist, 1299 Seaside Avenue, Terminal

Island, CA 90731. Hand delivery or express mail to the same address listed above. Emailed submissions are not accepted.

Quotes must be received in this office no later than the time specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR

52.212-10. The anticipated date of award is October 1,2009.

Required Delivery Date is October 23, 2009. *please note: Award is fill or kill. If not delivered by October 23, 2009, all remaining items shall be terminated for default. No items wifi be accepted after the delivery date. Extended delivery dates wifi not be authorized.

All items should be delivered to:

Federal Bureau of Prisons

FCI Terminal Island

1299 Seaside Avenue

Terminal Island, CA

Warehouse

NO PARTIAL ORDERS. ALL AWARDED ORDERS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO FCI

TERMINAL ISLAND'S WAREHOUSE ON THE SAME DAY.

Orders should be delivered to the warehouse Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have questions regarding delivery contact the Warehouse at 310 732-5545.

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 310 732-5334.

Email or phone inquiries will not be responded to.

All faxed questions received will be considered and responses provided, when possible.

Sincerely, I/S/I

Christine Coello, Contract Specialist

Attachment as noted

ACH VENDOR/MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT 0MB ND. 1510-0056

ENROLLMENT FORM

This form is used for Automated Clearing Rouse ACH payments with an addendum record that contains payment-related information processed through the Vendor Express Program. Recipients of these payments should bring this information to the attention of their financial institution when presenting this form for completion. See reverse for additional instructions.

AGENCY INFORMATION

FEDERAL PROGRAM AGENCY

JUSTICE-PRISONS, FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSITTUION

AGENCY IDENTIFIER: AGENCY LOCATION CODE ALCI:

HOP 15-10-1202

ACH FORMAT:

CCD+ 0CTX

ADDRESS:

1299 SEASIDE AVNUE P0 BOX 269

SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA 90731

CONTACT PERSON NAME: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

T. MOORE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 310 732-5234

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

FAX 310 732-5334

PAYEE/COMPANY INFORMATION

NAME SSN NO. OR TAXPAYER ID NO.

ADDRESS

CONTACT PERSON NAME: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

SF 3881 iev. Z/ZULXS I Prescribed by Department of Treasury

31 U SC 3322; 31 CER 210

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 P.L. 93-579. All information collected on this form is required under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR

210. This information will be used by the Treasury Department to transmit payment data, by electronic means to vendor's financial institution. Failure to provide the requested information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearing House Payment System.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INFORMATION

ACH COORDINATOR NAME: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

NINE-DIGIT ROUTING TRANSIT NUMBER:

DEPOSITOR ACCOUNT TITLE:

DEPOSITOR ACCOUNT NUMBER: LOCKBOX NUMBER:

TYPE OF ACCOUNT:

El CHECKING El SAVINGS LI LOCKBOX

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

CD0Id be the same as ACH CDordinator

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION