Remove and Replace Carpet

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The AMC Specialized Contracting Branch intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price purchase order, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. This is a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 238330 with a Small Business Size Standard of fourteen (14) million dollars or less in annual receipts. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. The solicitation number for this announcement is Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4452-08-Q-A098. It is the intent of the AMC Specialized Contracting Branch to award a firm fixed purchase order to one contractor to provide and install approximately 500 square yards of carpet and cushion back. Carpet shall be Invision, Pattern: Odyssey, Style: #9146, Color; 910 Ponce de Leon, and Backing: Endure Plus or equal. The contractor will be required to remove and dispose of the old carpet and cushion back, and clean and prepare the floor surfaces for the new carpet. The contractor will also be required to move the furniture, office machines, and any items necessary for the installation of the carpet and return the items to their original location after the installation. If the work requires the removal of baseboards, vents, cables, wiring, or any other materials, the contractor shall carefully remove the items and reinstall them in their original condition. The hours for the installation shall occur between 6 p.m. on a Friday, and 6 a.m. the following Monday. All work shall be completed in one (1) weekend and not split over several weekends. In addition, the contractor shall provide the boxes necessary to pack the smaller items one (1) week prior to commencing work. Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 covers all materials and services required to accomplish the project. The unit of issue for CLIN 0001 is "Lot". The quantity for CLIN 0001 is "1". Contractor shall provide proposed project completion schedule with their RFQ response. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27 effective 17 Sep 2008. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of item to meet government requirements, proposed delivery schedule and price. Technical capability and proposed delivery when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors are required to submit with their quote a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, or provide notification that their Representations and Certifications are available on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency, Preparedness, and Energy Program Use applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Alternate I); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman - (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of quotes, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings. (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, FAX 618-256-6668, email: Michael.Jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. The clause at FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements applies to this acquisition. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Wide Area Workflow procedures shall be used for invoicing and acceptance on this requirement. A site visit will be conducted at 9 a.m. on 24 September 2008 for all interested contractors to make the necessary measurements and view the furniture and equipment that will need to be moved. All questions shall be emailed to John.Baggett@scott.af.mil and Jerry.Tanner.1@us.af.mil. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 26 September 2008, 1200 p.m. CDST via email or to the following address: HQ AMC/A7KQ, Attn: John Bagget, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225. Contractors wanting to visit the worksite shall coordinate with the above POC's so that approval to access Scott Air Force Base can be obtained. Contractors must have a valid government issued identification card (i.e. drivers license) and a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle. Your e-mail submission must be checked and determined to be "virus-free" prior to submission. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.acqnet.gov/far or farsite.hill.af.mil.