Radios and Support Equipment

The contract is for the replacement of carpet across multiple buildings at the 934th Air Reserve Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designated for small businesses under NAICS code 238330. The scope of work includes purchasing, delivering, removing, and installing carpet totaling approximately 8,100 square feet in Buildings 718, 752, 744, 803, and 801, with material procurement strictly limited to Tarkett AFTERMATH III, POTPOURRI 24"x24" carpet sourced exclusively through mandatory Tier I manufacturers under the AFFCC Carpet II Program. The contractor, acting as a Tier II installer, must handle site preparation, demolition of existing carpet and wall base, moving and reassembling furniture, installation of new carpet and cove base, and daily cleanup and waste disposal, while also submitting approved material submittals and weight tickets to the 934th Environmental Flight. Performance must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with F.O.B. Destination terms applying at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Air Reserve Station, and all pricing submitted as a single, comprehensive quote with line items for materials and labor, where markups on Tier I materials are prohibited and prices must remain firm for 60 days after submission. Award will be made on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis, with the total evaluated price—including all options—considered in ranking offers from lowest to highest, though the Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest offer if more advantageous overall. The contractor must comply with stringent access and security requirements, including securing base identification and vehicle passes, adhering to REAL ID Act compliance, and submitting written requests with employee lists and dates to the contracting officer; dangerous weapons are prohibited and no escort authority is granted. Health and safety protocols must be strictly followed, with violations potentially resulting in contract termination, and the contractor is required to report labor hours via SAM annually by October 31. Payment processing must occur through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using designated DoDAAC codes, with receiving reports meeting DFARS Appendix F standards and invoice documentation aligned with FAR 52.216-7. Final acceptance requires a two-step inspection process by the Civil Engineer Squadron, including a pre-final inspection that generates a punch list and a final inspection before carpet and base cove are accepted, with the contractor obligated to