THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUEST FOR COMMENT (RFC) The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research and exploring initiatives/possible options for the most suitable approach in its effort to comply with the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997. Specifically, the requirement is to house 2000 D.C. sentenced felons in private correctional facilities by December 31, 1999. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposals. The purpose of the Request for Comment (RFC) is to afford Industry an opportunity to comment and discuss any perceived issues and to allow the Government to receive benefit from these comments -- TO INCLUDE interchange meetings with industry representatives to share information, views, and opinions. Interchange meetings will be held on an individual basis and conducted in Washington, DC. The FBOP has set aside 2-hour time blocks during the period of October 14 -- 24, in the FBOP Washington, DC offices. Should travel to Washington, DC be undesirable, interested parties may elect to submit comments in writing. Comments will not be critiqued and the RFC or interchange meetings should NOT be used by sources to market individual services or supplies. The Government does NOT intend to pay for the information solicited and shall NOT recognize any costs being associated with this initiative. Proprietary information is not being solicitated and information considered proprietrary shall be identified as such. The purpose for the RFC and/or interchange meetings is to determine feasibility, identify potential problem areas, and receive recommendations in order to enhance the success of possible solicitations which may be issued. The FBOP believes Industry feedback is important, and is receptive to all ideas which would result in limiting potential technical and contractual problem areas. Industry is hereby informed that any comments provided should be viewed as an opportunity to improve any eventual solicitation packages. Comments received from industry may or may not be used to complete a final Performance-Based Statement of Work and associated solicitation documents. The availability of any subsequent solicitation will be synopsized prior to release. Eligibility to participate in any future acquisition does not depend on a response to this notice. All interested parties should contact Scott P. Stermer, Contracting Officer, at (202) 307-3069, or D. H. Simmons, at (202) 307-0985. Appointment times will be on first-come, first-serve basis. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone calls for solicitations will be accepted.

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