43rd Contracting Squadron, 1443 Reilly Road, Suite C, Pope AFB, NC 28308-2896

72 -- CARPET PURCHASE SOL F31601-00-T0215 DUE 032800 POC Gail C. Williams, Contract Specialist, 910-394-6288 or Tommie H. Miller, Contracting Officer, 910-394-6284 This is combined synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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 quotation. Quotes are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small businesses and the applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 2273. This requirement is a Carpet purchase only for 2,412 Square yards and 2,761 linear feet of Wall base. The color is 518 Imperial and the Manufacturer is J & J Festival Carpet. The submitted quotation should separate the price for the Square yards and Wall base, but a total price should also be annotated. There are several provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. The first provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. There is an addendum to paragraph (h) in this provision. We will not be making multiple awards, just a single award. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated with the following evaluation factors to be included in paragraph (a) technical capability of offered items to meet agency requirement, price, and past performance. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The next clause is 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, shall also be incorporated into the contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7000 and the following subclauses under DFARS 252.212-7001 also apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, and 252.227.7015. The carpet must be delivered not later than 17 Apr 00. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if received in a timely manner, will be considered by this agency. All quotes are due into 43 Contracting Squadron office by close of business, 4:15 pm, 28 Mar 00. Quotes can be faxed to 910-394-6289, ATTN: Gail Williams, or e-mailed to Gail.Williams@pope.af.mil. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436424). (0081)

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