MEDCOM CONTRACTING CENTER, ATTN MCAA BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

Z -- RECONFIGURATION OF EXISTING GOVERNMENT OWNED WORK STATIONS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET SOL DADA10-99-Q-0180 DUE 042099 POC Purchasing Agent Willie Copeland (210) 221-4155, Contracting Officer John Thomas (210) 221-3627 (Site Code DADA10) WEB: hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil, hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil. E-MAIL: Willie Copeland@smtplink.medcom.amedd.army.mil, Willie Copeland@smtplink.medcom.amedd.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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. DADA10-99-Q-0180 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 2522 and related small business size standards is 500 employees. CLIN 0001, DESCRIPTION: Non-Personal Service. The contractor shall provide all personnel, material, equipment, and supervision to construct, move and reconfigure several work stations in Buildings 4190 and 2840. This project involves 10 branches with approximately 129 work stations. The work stations are government owned furniture and are presently located in Buildings 4190 and 2840. The work stations are manufactured by two different manufactures, Knoll and Interior Concepts Corporation. Contractor will be expected to utilize only existing work stations and work stations components in fulfilling this requirement. If required, the contractor is expected to supply small spare parts for each brand of furniture used. Several existing work stations will have to be disassembled and reassembled in areas which are being re-carpeted. Custom panels and panels of sizes not presently in the work stations will have to be made from various components of existing panels by cutting the frames and inserts of the existing panels. This will eliminate the need to buy additional new panels. Work surfaces will have to be cut in many instances. Contractor is expected to identify where this will be done and will do this in a manner which will make the most complete and beneficial use of Government work station components. The mixing of Knoll and Interior Concepts Work station Components will be required in some rooms. Contractor will determine how this will be done so as to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The contractor will submit drawings showing the size and location of each work station. The contractor will determine where each existing work station components will be utilized and where modifications will have to be made. The contractor will ensure that electricity is available at each work station. The contractor must have a good working knowledge and experience with both Knoll and Interior Concepts Corporation brands of furniture. The contractor is responsible for moving any free standing furniture in connection with the removal and installation of work stations. The contractor must work with the Business Manager and Branch Chiefs in scheduling, coordinating relocation, and rework of each work station. Price for CLIN 0001__________. CLIN 0002, DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide all personnel, material, equipment, labor, and supervision to remove, install, and properly dispose of approximately 1061SY of carpet, approximately 1200 linear feet of 4" rubber cove base, #700 series, and approximately 75 linear feet of silver tone pinless nap loc metal transition strips. The contractor is responsible for moving any free standing furniture in connection with the removal and installation of carpet and cove base. Price for items in CLIN 0002.___________. CLIN 0003, DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall supply approximately 1061 SY of Vocation 28 oz with Unitary Back carpet, color: Ruby Throne #54783-83861; approximately 1,200 linear feet of 4" Rope Rubber Cove Base, #700 series; and approximately 75 linear feet of silver tone pinless nap loc metal transition strips. The contractor is responsible for all measurement to determine the amount of carpet, rubber cove base, transition strips, and equipment required for completion of the project. Areas to be carpeted are identified in the sketches/drawings. New carpet shall be Class-1, ASTM-E-648, Fire Resistance, and comply with Fort Sam Houston Pamphlet 210-3, the Installation Design Guide, Section 4-6, paragraph d. Adhesives used shall be carpet and rubber base manufacturer's recommended products, non-flammable and non-toxic. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS: The floor tile and tile adhesive under the carpet may contain asbestos containing material (ACM). If the asbestos material is disturbed during removal of the carpet, the contractor must stop work and carpet removed by a licensed abatement contractor. If abatement is required, the contractor shall provide an abatement plan to Environmental Division, Director of Public Work, Fort Sam Houston, TX, for review and approval prior to the start of any abatement work. The abatement work shall be performed in accordance with the OSHA, Asbestos Removal and Disposal Regulations, State and Federal laws. Contractor should have a contingency plan in the event abatement is required. Do not include price for any abatement work in this quote. Price for items in CLIN 0003________. Copies of Fort Sam Houston Pamphlet 210-3, the installation design guide, sketches, and drawings for the different branches may be obtained by faxing a request to Willie Copeland, facsimile number: (210) 221-4123. A site visit is schedule for 8:00 A.M. April 12, 1999. Potential contractor must notify Mr. Copeland at 210 221-4155 if they intend to visit the site. Due to relocation of personnel, reconfiguration of several work stations out of existing components, scheduling and completion of different branches, potential abatement problem, and time for completion of the project, a site visit is mandatory for potential contractors. The site will be accessible only at the specified time. Potential contractor will meet at 8:00 a.m., April 12, 1999, at Building 4196, Medical Contracting Center, Facilities Branch, Fort Sam Houston, TX. Performance period is from April 26, 1999 through June 11, 1999. Work hours: Contractor may work from 7:00 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, during the performance period. This solicitation includes the provisions FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; and FAR 52-212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, considering price, technical capability and experience, and past performance history. Award will be made to one contractor. Offeror must complete copy of provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252-212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, prior to award. The clauses at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items apply to this RFQ and any resultant contract. The FAR clause 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions-Required to Implement Executive Orders-Commercial Items, including as checked clauses: b(6), b(7), b(9), b(9), c(1), c(2), c(4). FAR 52.237-1 -- Site visit, and DFARS 52-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, including as checked the clause 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Request for Adjustment or relief, DFARS Clause 252.104-7004, "Required Central Contract Registration". As of 31 May 1998, all contractors wishing to do business with the Department of Defense are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registry. It is the offeror's responsibility to register and/or confirm that all information in the registry is accurate and complete. Any offeror that is not registered of whose information in the registry is incorrect will not be eligible to receive an award. Mail or FAX offeror(s) and Representations and Certifications to MEDCOM Contracting Center, MCAA-C, ATTN: Willie Copeland, 2107 17th Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5015 or by facsimile to (210) 221-4123. Government is not responsible for illegible facsimile offerors or facsimile not received. Offerors are due 4:00 P.M. April 20, 1999. Posted 03/25/99 (A-SN312974). (0084)

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