92d Contracting Squadron W. 110 Ent St. (Suite 200), Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9403, Attn: Theodore D. Sweet, Director Of Business Programs

72 -- CARPET, KARASTAN/BIGELOW COMMERCIAL SOL F45613-97-Q0576 DUE 041597 POC POC: SSgt Jeff Chronister (509)247-2232, Contracting Officer: Laurie D. Whelan (509)247-3859 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation F4561397Q0576 is issued as a "Brand Name" RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. SIC Code is 5023, Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for 1500 yards of Karastan/Bigelow Commercial carpet with Karabac AC cushion system. Carpet brand Karastan Bigelow. Pattern: Avant. Color: #70306 Verdigris. Const: Tufted. Texture: Loop pile. Fiber: Antron Lumena solution dyed BCF, static controlled, soil resistant, antimicrobialtreated. Yarn: 4/2 ply composite twisted. Guage 1/10. Thickness: .145. Face weight: 28oz. Backing: Durolac AC cushion system. Dye method: solution dyed. Wd: 12ft. Fire rated: class 1. Durolac AC cushion system. Type: Integral cushion system. Width: 12 ft. Backing composite component 1: Encapsulation layer. Component 2: Interliner. Component 3: Cushion. Component 4: Woven cap. Cushion thickness: .125 inch. Total backing thickness: .218 inch. Total backing weight: 75 oz+/-.5 oz. Backing density: 18 lb. avg. Delivery shall be within 60 days after receipt of the resultant award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. Offerors may submit their offer via mail or fax at 509-247-2073 or 509-247-5221. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. The evaluation factors of para (a), in descending order of importance, are: "i) Price and other related factors, ii) Compatibility with existing equipment, iii) Delivery." The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Aug 1996), applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996), applies to this acquisition. Under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988), 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies, (Jan 1994). The clause at FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Apr 1994), applies to this acquisition. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Nov 1995), is applicable to this acquisition. See Note 1. Offers are due by 15 Apr 97 NLT 4:30pm, local time, to the 92d Contracting Squadron, 110 W. Ent St. Suite 200, Fairchild AFB WA 99011-9403. POC: SSgt Jeffrey A. Chronister @ 509-247-2232. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized.***** (0072)

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