89 -- FORM 10 2ND QTR - MEAT

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Coleman, Florida, intends to issue solicitation RFQ30211-0009-6, for the requirements of: QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE - MEAT. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination, delivery dates will begin January, 2006 and end March 31, 2006, (with exact dates shown within the solicitation). Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Complex, 846 NE 54th Terrace, Coleman, FL 33521. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make formal single or multiple awards. The Government will award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, that are considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered, prices being rated higher than past performance. The solicitation will be made available on or about November 16, 2005, and will be posted to the General Services Administrations Federal Business Opportunities website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is December 12, 2005. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Each offer is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the On-line Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations (AUG 2005) is included. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Clara A. Roberts, Contract Specialist, at the address listed above and telephone number listed below. Completed offers may be faxed to the attention of Clara A. Roberts, at (352)689-3056, mailed to the address above or e-mailed to [email protected]. The anticipated award date is December 22, 2005.