Solicitation Cover Letter.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Western Regional Office

Office of Financial Management Stockton, California 95219

July 1, 2021

RE: 15B61721Q00000009, Wastequip Trash Compactors Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Lompoc

Dear Quoter:

This solicitation package has been prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Office, for the acquisition of Wastequip Trash Compactors for the Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc, CA. This solicitation contains all necessary information for submitting a quote for evaluation for providing the required equipment to FCC Lompoc, CA.

In submitting quotes, quoters should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, which requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Quoters should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number in their quotes. The NAICS code associated with this solicitation is 333318 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. This is a total small business set aside and responding quoters must meet the set small business size standard. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardee’s DUNS number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award.

This requirement is a brand name/exact match only requirement. The equipment listed in the specifications must be the equipment that is quoted or it will not be considered. All quotes must include the specification/breakdown providing proof that all required pieces of equipment listed are included. A detailed quote reflecting a price breakdown per compactor and each piece of equipment must be included. Items are required to be delivered to FCC Lompoc in the address provided in block 15 on page 1 of the SF- 1449 form.

Quotes will be evaluated utilizing a best value determination in accordance with FAR Part 13. Factors reviewed will include past performance, adherence to the required equipment listed, price, and delivery schedule.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to pford@bop.gov. This is the only method of submission authorized and quotes provided via any other method will not be accepted. The deadline for quote submission is July 8, 2021 by 10:00 am PST. It is highly recommended that quoters verify their quote was received after it is submitted. Quotes received after the deadline for receipt of quotes will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212- 1(f).

Please place any questions you may have in writing and submit them via email to pford@bop.gov. We will consider all questions received and provide responses where appropriate.

Sincerely, Patrick Ford Regional Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office Stockton, CA mailto:pford@bop.gov mailto:pford@bop.gov