U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Procurement and Property Branch, 320 First Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20534

G -- COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER SERVICES POC Anthony H. Bigesby, Contracting Officer, (202)307-0093 The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is conducting market research and exploring initiatives/possible options for the most suitable approach to obtain Community Corrections Center Services (Halfway House Beds) within the State of Wisconsin, with specific emphasis on beds within the city limits of Madison and Rhinelander, Wisconsin respectively. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request of Proposals. The purpose of this announcement is to afford industry an opportunity to comment and discuss any perceived issues and to all the Government to receive benefit froom these comments. To accomplish this, the BOP will conduct Industry Interchange Meetings (IIMs) in Madison, Wisconsin during the period of November 17-18. IIMs will be of 90 minute durations between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the East Towne Suites Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Government representatives to discuss the delivery of services to Federally sentenced individuals. Should travel to Madison, Wisconsin be undesirable, interested parties may elect to submit comments in writing to Mary Bloom, Community Corrections Specialist, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, N.W., 400 Building, Second Floor, Washington, D.C. 20534. Comments will not be critiqued and the Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited and shall NOT recognize any costs associated with this initiative. Proprietary information is not being solicited and information considered proprietary shall be identified as such. The purpose of the IIMs is to determine feasibility, identify potential problems areas, and receive recommendations in order to enhance the success of possible solicitations that may be issued. The BOP 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, although they may or may not be utilized. The availability of any subsequent solicitations will be synopsized prior to release. Eligibility to participate in any future acquisition does not depend on an response to this notice. All interested parties should contact Anthony H. Bigesby, Contracting Officer, (202) 307-0093. Appointment times will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or concerns related to these meetings, contact Mary Bloom at (202) 514-5688 or by E-Mail at mbloom@bop.gov. Posted 10/14/98 (W-SN261808). (0287)

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