RFQ_CoverLetter.pdf

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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution

741-925 Herlong Access Road A-25 Post Office Box 900 Herlong, California 96113

December 6, 2010

RE: RFQP06191100002 - ASE Certified Automotive Program Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong, California

Dear Quoter:

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the acquisition of an ASE Certified Automotive Service Excellence Program at the Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong, California. This package contains all necessary information for submitting a quote. Hard copies will not be provided.

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 Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the CCR database at http://www.ccr.gov. In conjunction with required registration in the CCR database, prospective contractors shall also complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://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 14 Code of the Standard Form 1442, in accordance with FAR 52-212.1(j). The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the CCR database prior to award by entering the potential awardee’s DUNS number into the CCR database.

Offers are due no later than December 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Please note, faxed offers are authorized and are preferred. Please fax your offer to (530) 827-8036. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional Institution, Attn: Shanetta Thomas, Contract Specialist, PO Box 900, Herlong, CA 96113-0900. Hand delivery or express mail to 741-925 Herlong Access Road A-25, Herlong, CA 96113.

Quotes must be received in the contracting 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

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52.212-1(f). The anticipated date of award is January 1, 2011.

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 at the above address or via fax at

(530) 827-8036. All faxed inquiries received will be considered and responses provided, where possible. Telephone or email inquiries will not be responded to.

Sincerely, //signed// Shanetta Thomas Contract Specialist

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