1st QTR Bread

U. S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
FCI La Tuna
8500 Doniphan Dr.
Anthony, TX 79821

August 14, 2015

RE: 1st Quarter FY 2016 Solicitation
RFQP05101500039

Dear Offeror,

Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institute La Tuna for the acquisition of bread and egg products for our facility. In submitting the quote, offerors should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions attached to the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a quote for evaluation.

All offerors are advised this solicitation includes the clause 52.212-4 for Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to register in the System for Award Management. Offerors should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM Database prior to award. Each offeror is required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via http://www.sam.gov. Once you have completed the SAM requirement, you are no longer required to submit 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, with your quote.

Awards will be made based on best value to the government per line item. Quotes that require minimum orders to be placed will not be considered. Products that do not conform to the specifications on the solicitation will not be considered. Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of August 27, 2015 by 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time, via mail OR EMAIL, with preferred method being email. Mailed or hand-carried quotes shall be submitted to the following address.

Federal Bureau of Prisons
FCI La Tuna
Contracting Office / ATTN: Christy Bird
8500 Doniphan Dr.
Anthony, Texas 79821

Quotes that are emailed can be sent to: cbird@bop.gov

Please do not submit quotes to any location other than the address and email listed above. Quotes received after the deadline and sent to ANY other address will not be considered.

Any questions you have should be submitted in writing and emailed to cbird@bop.gov. All questions received and any other notices regarding this solicitation will be posted at www.fbo.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site.

Sincerely,
/s/
Christy Bird
Contract Specialist
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