15th Contracting Squadron, 90 G Street, Bldg 1201 Hickam, AFB, HI 96853-5230

S -- FURNISH AND INSTALL CARPET, MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING, HICKAM AFB, HAWAII SOL F64605-97-R0010 DUE 040797 POC Buyer-Sharon Gault (808)449-6860 ext 216; Contracting Officer-Ronald Stinsman (808)449-6860 ext 203 E-MAIL: clich here to contact the contracting officer vis e-mail, gaults@wpgate.hickam.af.mil. (i) SCHEDULE -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 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 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals are due on or before 07 Apr 97, 12:00 p.m.HST. Proposal envelope is required to be marked with RFP number and closing date and time. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns with a size standard of $5 million under Standard Industrial Code 8999. A site visit is scheduled for 27 Mar 97, 9:00 a.m. at the 15th Contracting Squadron, Building 1201, Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Notify Sharon Gault at (808) 449-6860 ext 216 if you plan to attend. Offerors are encouraged to attend as the new commercial procedures and clauses for services will be discussed at this time. (ii) STATEMENT OF AGENCY NEEDS -- The contractor shall provide all parts, labor, equipment, and materials to furnish and install wall to wall carpet to include pad (3/8" or 1/2" high density polyurethane foam, or approved equal) tack strip, vinyl rubber molding, and metal edge strip as required in various Military Family Housing units at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Padding shall be installed using tack strips, glue is not to be used. The floor plans will vary in size and will require an average of approximately 100 sq. yds to be carpeted per dwelling. The government cannot provide a schedule for which or how many floor plans will be carpeted. Carpet installations will be limited to the ground level of any housing unit to include the living areas and stairs (in 2 story dwellings). In addition to furnishing and installing carpet the contractor is required to vacuum the entire carpeted area. Work may also include moving and replacing furniture and sanding or shaving doors to allow for easy opening and closing. All work to be accomplished in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. The contractor shall be responsible for any permit and fee requirements in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. Period of performance will begin 21 Apr 97 (or date of award) through 30 Sep 97, with one option year. A written notice to exercise the extension of services will be provided not less than 30 days prior to expiration of the existing contract. This will be an indefinite-quantity contract. (iii) SUPPLIES/SERVICES -- This synopsis/solicitation contains four line items for the Base Year and four line items for Option Year One as follows: (Base Year -- 21 Apr 97 (or date of award) through 30 Sep 97, CLIN 0001, Furnish and Install Carpet (Excluding moving and repositioning of furniture), Carpet Type Class 1 & 2, Texture F. 100% Nylon, 32 oz per sy yd, density 3716, weight density 118, 912, average tuff height .32", Color World Carpet Frothy Beige or approved equal -- Estimated quantity 26,500sy. CLIN 0002, Same as 0001 except includes moving and repositioning furniture. Estimated qty 26,500 sy. CLIN 0003, Furnish and Install Carpet (Excluding moving and repositioning of furniture), Carpet Type Class 1 & 2, Texture F. 100% Nylon, 65 oz per sy yd, density 4178, weight density 271, average tuff height .56", Color World Carpet 6046 Frothy Beige or approved equal -- Estimated qty 14,300 sy. CLIN 0004, Same as 0003 except includes moving and repositioning of furniture. Prices should be based on a "per square yard" basis. Option Year One -- 01 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98, CLIN 1001, Furnish and Install Carpet (Excluding moving and repositioning of furniture), Carpet Type Class 1 & 2, Texture F. 100% Nylon, 32 oz per sy yd, density 3716, weight density 118,912, average tuff height .32", Color World Carpet Frothy Beige or approved equal -- Estimated qty 26,500 sy. CLIN 1002, Same as 1001 except includes moving and repositioning furniture. Estimated qty 26,500 sy. CLIN 1003, Furnish and Install Carpet (Excluding moving and repositioning of furniture), Carpet Type Class 1 & 2, Texture F. 100% Nylon, 65 oz per sy yd, density 4178, weight density 271, average tuff height .56", Color World Carpet Frothy Beige or approved equal -- Estimated qty 14,300 sy. CLIN 1004, Same as 1003 except includes moving and repositioning of furniture. Prices should be based on a "per square yard" basis. The guaranteed minimum quantity of work will be initiated by a blanket task order and will not be less than $100,000 for the base period only. (iv) TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- The Contracting Officer will issue a blanket task order within 10 days after award of contract. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by mail. Contractor shall begin work within 7 days after receipt. Units will be assigned to the contractor on an "as they become available" basis. A unit is defined as a single family dwelling. No more than 8 units per day will be given to the contractor. The contractor shall have 2 daysto complete a unit. Normal work hours are from 7:00 am to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Requests to work other than normal hours must be submitted in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative. (v) PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES -- The following FAR provisions are applicable to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, for the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows, (a)(1)Technical/manning expertise, (2) Past performance, (3) Quality of products, to include a sample of all "equal" materials offered, and (4) Price/Cost; (b) Technical/manning expertise, past performance, and quality of product are of equal importance and when combined, these areas are more important than cost/price. No advantage will accrue to an offeror who proposes to perform work for an unrealistically low or high price; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders-Commercial Items. (vi) Specifically, the following cited FAR clauses are applicable to this solicitation; 52.216-18, Ordering, for the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows: (a) issued from 21 Apr 97 (or date of award) through 30 Sep 97, unless the option is exercised; 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations, for the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows: (a)$100 (b)(1) $1 million (b)(2) $1 million (b)(3) 15 (d) 3; 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, for the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows: 90 days at end of contract period; 52.217-4, Evaluation of Options at Time of Contract Award; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, for the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows: (a)15 days (c) 18 months; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor, this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under this contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 USC 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION -- EMPLOYEE CLASS IS CARPET INSTALLER -- WG 3 HOURLY WAGE $12.85; 52.246-4, Inspection of Service; 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments. (vii) WAGE DETERMINATION -- Pursuant to the Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended, Wage Determination No. 94-2153 (Rev. 7), Dated 07/22/1996 will apply to this solicitation/contract. (viii) REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. (ix) BASIS OF AWARD -- Award will be based on the best value to the government to include all evaluation factors. Proposals must be submitted in writing and must address all evaluation factors and include any samples, if applicable. Address all proposals to the 15th Contracting Squadron, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB, Hawaii 96853-5230. Award will be made on or about 17 Apr 97. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency. (0080)

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