Sources Sought_Carpet Replacement_26MAY23.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

FROM: 10th Contracting Squadron United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) CO, 80840

SUBJECT: Sources Sought for Carpet Repair and Replacement at United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT

INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The USAFA 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers of Carpet Repair and Replacement Services. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA700023Q0051 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

United Sates Air Force Academy (USAFA) anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 238330, Flooring Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 Million USD.

This sources sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. The U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado has a service requirement to repair and replace carpet and accessories as specified by the government, in a manner that will maintain satisfactory facility conditions and present a neat, clean, and professional appearance. The work will occur in buildings 2304, 2354, 2360, 5223, and 5136 on the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado. All references to specifications within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) require the use of the most current editions of reference materials. This requirement is anticipated to be awarded as a single Purchase Order. The estimated period of performance is anticipated to be 1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023. The contractor will provide qualified supervision, transportation, equipment, tools, materials and other items or services as needed.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, USAFA is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

The following is a synopsis of the requirement contained in the PWS:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials, supervision, administration, labor, and services necessary to purchase, remove, dispose of, maintain, repair, and install carpet and accessories as specified by the government, in a manner that will maintain satisfactory facility conditions and present a neat, clean, and professional appearance. The work will occur in buildings 2304, 2354, 2360, 5223, and 5136 on the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado. All references to specifications within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) require the use of the most current editions of reference materials.

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office through electronic mail by: 1 June 2023 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

(1) Company name, address, point of contact telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS.

(2) Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).

(3) Examples of prior services provided of a similar nature.

(4) Would interested contractors want a site visit?

(5) What is your estimated pricing requirement? You will not be held to the price as it is for Government market research purposes only.

(6) What are your standard commercial practices for pricing, quality control, terms and conditions relevant to this requirement? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work.

Interested sources shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 1 June 2023 (12:00 PM Mountain Time). Email your responses to Cierra Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, at cierra.fitzgerald.1@us.af.mil, AND, Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, at leila.bussey@us.af.mil.

Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following points of contact:

Cierra Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, 10 CONS, phone (719) 203-1534, at cierra.fitzgerald.1@us.af.mil or Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, phone (719) 333-8203, at leila.bussey@us.af.mil.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through Sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

Attachments:

1. Attch 1 - Carpet Repair and Replacement Performance Work Statement

2. Attch 2 - Carpet Repair Floor Plans

3. Attch 3 - USAF Carpet Program Ordering Guide

4. Attch 4 - Wage Determination