Brand Name Big Top Insulation with Incidental Installation

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – Brand Name Big Top Insulation with Incidental Installation

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a synopsis for a brand name requirement for Big Top Insulation with Incidental Installation published for informational purposes only. This requirement will be solicited orally.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue oral solicitations as a 100% Small Business Set Aside for Big Top Insulation at Edwards AFB, CA.

The requirement specifications are as follows:

Insulation Package 1

R-19 Batt insulation. Includes opaque 18oz interior fabric liner. Insulation is installed between the outside cover and interior liner. Interior liner covers the Batt insulation to ground level on each side as well as the end walls.

Turnkey Installation 1   

Installation of Batt Insulation for existing Big Top Shelter.

Installation by Big Top.

Big Top Shelter Specifications below:

Big Top Shelter 1 - 40' Wide X 80' Long X 30' Center Height (24' Sidewall)

Frame

• 24" heavy wall galvanized tubular steel Bi-beam truss design.

• Trusses are spaced 10' on center.

• All weld joints coated with 97% zinc "cold gal" for corrosion protection.

Cover

• 28oz white, flame retardant, PVC vinyl fabric with polyester scrim.

• Fabric ends at the base of the shelter. A skirt covers the base rail.

• Fabric meets the State of CA Fire Marshall Code and NFPA 701.

• Includes 1ea. 18" deep well socket for cover tensioning.

• Includes 1" flat bar and tech screw trim kit for securing the skirt.

Existing              

End Panels 2 - Access end panel with 1ea 14' wide x 14' high metal rolling doors.  

Personnel Door 2 - 36" x 80" Telstar Steel Personnel Door              Existing

The established structure is manufactured by Big Top Manufacturing LLC.  The Big Top's shelter insulation is certified by the manufacturer to meet their specified loading requirements, ensuring structural integrity and optimal performance. Big Top also installs an interior fabric liner after the insulation installation that is manufactured by Big Top and is made specific for their shelters.  Therefore, this is a Brand Name requirement for certified Big Top Insulation. All offerors must be able to provide Big Top insulation and fabric liner and must be a certified installer of Big Top Manufacturing LLC.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

• Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil
• Ms. Karla Vazquez Montes, Contracting Officer, Email: karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.