FBOP, Privatized Corrections Contracting, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 500-2 Wash., D.C. 20534

R -- CORRECTIONS SOL RFP PCC -- 0003 DUE 033098 POC Scott P. Stermer, Contracting Officer, (202) 616-1647, E-Mail SStermer.bop.gov. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) will be soliciting for Contractor-Owned/Contractor-Operated correctional facilities for an estimated population of 2,200 District of Columbia (D.C.) sentenced felons, [1,200 Low/400 Minimum Security adult males, 300 Administrative Security adult females, 300 Administrative Security Youth Rehabilitation Act offenders]. The FBOP may award multiple contracts to two or more sources under this solicitation. Any proposed facilities should be located within close proximity (e.g. within 300 mile radius) of the United States Capital -- the maximum radius shall be specified in the Request For Proposals (RFP). Offerors will be required to provide information to the FBOP for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.,and the implementing regulations at 40 CFR 1500-1508. Possible places of performance are unknown. Prospective offerors shall submit, in writing to the Contracting Officer, all requests for Wage Determinations for the geographic area(s) in which they are proposing to perform this service. Requests shall contain the State and County of the place of performance and shall be submitted NO LATER THAN 15 calendar days after issuance of the RFP. The FBOP intends to award [a] fixed-price with award-fee contract(s) with a potential term of 10 years -- consisting of a 3-year Base Period and seven 1-year option periods. The contractor shall provide the all necessary facilities, services, equipment, and supplies needed for contract performance. Interested parties are advised Past Performance and Experience will be significant factors in the evaluation of Offers and award selection shall be made on a Best Value basis. The estimated RFP issue date is February 12, 1998. The Estimated Closing Date is March 30, 1998. All responsible sources may request a copy of the RFP. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone calls for solicitations will be accepted. (0349)

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