81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth Street, Suite 103, Keesler AFB MS 39534-2104

72 -- CARPET SOL F22600-98-Q0011 DUE 082098 POC Margarette E. Trone, (228) 377-1841, Joy K. Bissonnette, (228) 377-3130 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number F22600-98-Q0011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The standard classification code is 2273, small business standard size is 500 employees. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This requirement is for Line Item 0001: for the removal of approximately 6,300 SF of rubber flooring, approximately 1,000 SF of base and approximately 36 LF of stair nosings in Gaude Lanes, Bldg No. 1203. The installation of three types of floor covering will replace the removed materials. The first floor covering will be an ALTRO WALKWAY 20, safety floor as manufactured by Altro Floors. This flooring will be installed in four areas and the total quantity is approximately 2600 SF. The second floor covering will be FLOTEX, roll goods as manufactured by Bonar Floors. This flooring will be installed in one area with the total quantity of approximately 1300 SF. The third floor covering will be FORBO-DUAL MARMOLEUM 815 sheet goods, as manufactured by Forbo Industries Inc. This flooring will be installed in four areas, and the total quantity is approximately 2,400 SF. All of these flooring materials require strict installation requirements which will be strictly adhered to. The product manufactures require a representative to be present at times during the installation for warranty purposes, and we do want the full written warranty. Installation of approximately 1,000 LF of rubber base and approximately 36 LF of stair nosings will be required. All interested offerors may request specifications by fax (228) 377-3298. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination, with delivery to be made to 81 CES/CECC, Keesler AFB, MS 39534. Installation shall begin at close of business, Wednesday, 23 Dec 98, 2200 hrs, (10 o'clock) and completion date is 02 Jan 99, 9 o'clock. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Aug 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and is amended to read, submit signed and dated offer to 81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth St., Room 104, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2102 at or before 3:30 p.m. CST, 20 Aug 98. Quotations must be signed and dated and may be submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, and can be submitted by fax (228) 377-3298 to the attention of Margarette Trone. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1997)-Evaluation Factors are past performance and price. The evaluation factors will be evaluated as being substantially equal. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote received without discussions. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 1998) is incorporated by reference, however for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. The following clauses also apply: DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (for solicitations and resultant awards) issued after 01 Jun 98. All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In order to register, the contractor must have a DUNS No. (available @ 800-333-0505. Registration via internet (ccr.edi.dis.mil) takes approximately 48 hours, all other methods take approximately 30 days. DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of C9e. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Miss Margarette Trone, 228-377-3298, to arrive not later than 14 Aug 98. Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN233136). (0217)

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