FY21 Carpet Installation Additional Questions_21Sep21.docx

FY21 Carpet Installation and Repair Questions

1. It appears that this opportunity is an IDIQ-type contract. What is the average size of Task Order in terms of SY of Carpet to be replaced? T

· This contract will be awarded as an IDIQ contract. The SY of carpet will vary per task order, as this is determined based on each individual requirement. Our historical average has been approximately 1,200 SY; however, each task order could be more or less.

1. What is the anticipated life of IDIQ Contract in terms of months?

· 60 Months

1. How many Task Orders are anticipated during the life of the contract?

· The number of task orders will be determined based on the needs and requirements of USAFA.

1. What is the anticipated frequency of task order issuance, ex. Seasonal or monthly, quarterly or other measurable term?

· Frequency of task order issuance will be determined based on the needs and requirements of USAFA.

1. Will Site Visits be required to negotiate task orders prior to issuance?

· Site visits will be available to the contractor if there is a need to validate/verify the requirement; however they will not be required.

1. What is the anticipated Period of Performance for each task order?

· The Period of Performance will vary for each task order and is dependent on each requirement.

1. A scalable floor plan that identifies (highlighted) the two types of carpeting locations (Broadloom & Carpet tile)

· Scalable floor plans will be identified for each task order, when applicable.

1. Representative Photos show the type of furniture and the representative spaces.

· No representative photos are provided to show the type of furniture or the representative spaces.

1. A detailed photo showing the seating in the auditorium.

· No detailed photo provided showing auditorium seating.

1. Will the seating in the auditorium require removal during the installation (broadloom) or can it be cut around where attached to the floor (carpet tiles)? If removal is required, is that activity included in this contract?

· Auditorium seating and/or removal will be identified in the task order, when applicable.

1. Are the seats in the auditorium provided with ANY cabling (electrical, data or other) if so will removal and or disconnection (cutting and assembling if be required- permitted), if so- please provide details. Close up photos, description of attachments and removal limitations.

· Auditorium seating and/or removal will be identified in the task order, when applicable.

1. Have you considered using carpet tile primarily where most beneficial and a matching (companion) broadloom, if not will one be evaluated if provided?

· Carpet for this requirement is procured in accordance with the Mandatory Use Policy for Air Force Capet and Air Force Carpet Program Ordering Guide.

1. For the installation, do you require the standards of DIVISION 09 - FINISHES SECTION 09 68 00 CARPETING https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-09-68-00)?

· No. Standards of Division 09 – Finishes Section 09 68 00 carpeting are not required.

1. For this installation, do you require the standards of UFGS 27 15 19.00 10 Wire Line Data Transmission System https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgsbull nosing -27-15-19-00-10

· No. Standards of UFGS 27 15 19.00 10 Wire Line Data Transmission System are not required.

1. Do you require installation on steps in the auditorium at each level of the seating?

· Auditorium steps will be identified in the task order, when applicable.

1. Is this installation according to the United States Air Force Academy IFS ( United States Air Force Academy IFSA scalable floor plan that identifies (highlighted) the two types of carpeting locations (Broadloom & Carpet tile)

· No. Installation for this requirement does not utilize United States Academy IFS.

1. Is this installation according to the United States Air Force Academy IFS (United States Air Force Academy IFS)

· No. Installation for this requirement does not utilize United States Academy IFS.