Cover_Letter.docx

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

Federal Correctional Institution Herlong, California 96113

August 5, 2010 April 24, 2013

Dear Quoter:

Accompanying this cover letter is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the acquisition of VT Welding Curriculum, Testing, and College Credit for the Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong, California. This package contains all necessary information for submitting a quote.

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 must include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in Block 17a of the Standard Form 1449, 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 May 8, 2013, 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Email offers ARE authorized and preferred. The email address is Her/Quotes@bop.gov. 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. Please note: in an effort to reduce unnecessary paper consumption, you are requested to send only those pages necessary to complete your offer. Please do not send pages in which no bids have been placed, etc. If you are registered in ORCA and complete the annual representations, you need only complete paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

Quotes must be received 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 52.212-1(f). The anticipated date of award is May 15, 2013.

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 via email to Her/Quotes@bop.gov, in writing at the above address. All questions received will be considered and responses provided, where possible.

Sincerely, //s// Shanetta Thomas Supervisory Contract Specialist Attachment image1.wmf