FA7000-16-R-0005 _Sources_Sought2.pdf

10 CONS/LGCA at the United States Air Force Academy, CO is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Replacement and Installation of Glass. The requirement is anticipated to be for a 1-year base period with 4 option years. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the

Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. There is no solicitation at this time. There will not be reimbursement for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238150, Glass and Glazing

Contractors, and the small business size standard is $15 million.

1. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform replacement and installation of glass at the

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. The contractor shall perform in a manner which will minimize disruption to normal Air Force Academy operations.

1.1. Basic Services. Replacement and installation of glass may include entrance/exit glass doors, fixed glazed panels, fixed or sliding glazed units, fixed or moveable window units, spandrels, mirrors, and blast resistant glass. Services shall include caulking of windows. Some buildings at the Academy are as high as six (6) stories.

1.1.1. Verification of Dimensions. The contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination of the work with the appropriate building manager. The contractor shall visit the premises and thoroughly familiarize himself with all details of the work and working conditions, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work.

1.1.2. Special Stock Level. The contractor shall have the capability to replace, at any time, at least two

(2) each center lites and two (2) each side (ventilator) lites in the cadet dormitories (Sijan Hall, Building

2348 and Vandenberg Hall, Building 2360). Glass is 1/4” thick heat absorbing, glare reducing, tempered, polished plate glass set to match existing with neoprene tubing or elastomeric compound. The center lites are 68” x 78” and the side lites are 38” x 68”.

1.1.3. Special Requirements.

1.1.3.1. Glass is 3/8” thick in the Sijan Hall and Vandenberg Hall stairwells at 1st floor and terrazzo levels, excluding transoms (transom glass is 1/4” clear tempered).

1.1.3.2. Fairchild Hall Library, new addition, terrazzo level; glass is 1” tempered and insulated.

1.1.3.3. Heat Plant, Building 2560.

1.1.3.3.1. Colored Glazing provide: 3/8” clear SF Vanceva or equal which is also described as 1/4” fully tempered, acid etched, clear SF100#1 outer pane, 015” blue 50% PBV Vanceva, .015” black 50%

PVB Vanceva, .015” Arctic Snow 65% PVB Vanceva laminating interlayers and 1/8” clear heat strengthened inner pane.

1.1.3.3.2. Clear Glazing provide 3/16” clear tempered out pane, .030 PBV laminating interlayer and

3/16” clear tempered inner pane.

1.1.3.4. Other areas as specified on work orders.

1.1.4. Workmanship. All materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer and as approved by the Contracting Officer, to conform with the contract documents. The glass installation shall be accomplished by journeyman commercial glazers with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the specific type of work required. The contractor shall submit proof of the three (3) years of experience to the Contracting Officer prior to contract start and no later than one (1) workday after subsequent changes.

1.1.5. Protection and Safety. The contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the structure and its contents against damage resulting from his operations, and shall provide and maintain reasonable protection against damage from natural causes (e.g. rain/snow) during the replacement of glass. The contractor shall provide and maintain suitable barriers and warning devices, subject to the approval of the

Contracting Officer, to isolate his work area from normal access by unauthorized personnel, and shall conduct operations in strict conformance with the safety requirements of OSHA and AFOSH standards.

1.1.6. Working on Roofs. While working on the roof of any Academy building, all contractor personnel shall wear shoes with soft rubber soles and heels. Personnel shall be prohibited on roofs when the

Academy is experiencing high winds, roofs are snow covered or the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F.

1.1.7. Disposal. The contractor shall haul all non-salvageable items and trash off the Academy grounds and dispose it in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contractor shall pick up any materials dropped or blown off vehicles immediately.

All interested and qualified sources should submit the following documentation to this office by e-mail to chad.miller.24@us.af.mil no later than 3:00 PM MST, 27 May 2016:

(1) Name of Company and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Website (if applicable)

(2) Statement of business size (Large or Small)

(3) Representation/Certification of small business socioeconomic status

(4) CAGE code and DUNS Number

(5) Examples of prior completed projects/contracts of similar nature

(6) Examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information

(7) Standard commercial practices for pricing and delivery/inspection terms relevant to this requirement

Be advised this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or

Request for Proposal. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. All costs associated with this sources sought will be solely at the expense of the respondents. Additionally, all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this sources sought.