AFFTC/PKAA Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

J -- CUSTODIAL SERVICES DUE 020998 POC CATHI CLEVELAND, 805-277-3900x2232/CONTRACTING OFFICER, SALLY RAYMOND, 805-277-3900x2285 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail to contact the POC, clevelac%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) is seeking sources for base wide custodial services. These services include but are not limited to basic cleaning services (floor maintenance, trash removal, interior glass/mirror cleaning, drinking fountain cleaning, stairway cleaning, carpet vacuuming, general spot cleaning, low dusting, chalkboard cleaning); basic restroom/locker room cleaning services (cleaning and disinfecting, shower, toilet bowl and urinal descaling, floor cleaning, restroom resupplying, sofa/chair cleaning); periodic cleaning services (strip, scrub, seal and wax floors, interior window cleaning, exterior window cleaning, carpet shampooing/cleaning, high glass cleaning, high dusting, blind and drapery dusting); emergency or special event cleaning (emergency cleaning, special event cleaning, special carpet shampooing); and child development center cleaning. It is estimated that the total square footage to be cleaned will be approximately two (2) million square feet. The responses to this sources sought shall address the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Contractors who feel that this acquisition can meet the definition of a Commercial Service found in FAR 2.101 should provide the following: customary practices regarding customizing, modifying or tailoring of services to meet customer needs and associated costs; customary practices, including warranty, buyer financing, discounts, etc., under which commercial sales of the services are made; the requirements of any laws and regulations unique to the services being acquired; size and status of potential sources, customary practices regarding quality assurance procedures; and any other terms and conditions that would govern this type of acquisition. The government is contemplating soliciting for custodial services at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The duration of this contract with all options is anticipated to be four (4) years. The Government does not intend to award a contract onthe basis of this notification or otherwise pay for any information or inquiry. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, and is not considered to be a commitment by the Government. All respondents that can provide any of the requested information should reply in writing within fifteen (15) days of this publication to Cathi D. Cleveland, AFFTC/PKAA, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0016)

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