Paint and Coatings IDIQ

Added: Mar 26, 2014 3:06 pm The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), AFTC/PZIOC at Edwards Air Force Base, California 93524 is seeking potential 8(a)-certified sources as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest and that are capable of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to perform all operations necessary to refurbish and finish existing facilities. The requirement includes but is not limited to the application of paint and coatings, testing for and abatement of asbestos/lead, and includes minor drywall, plumbing, and electrical work. Responding parties must demonstrate that they currently possess or have the ability to obtain a California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issued class B and class C33 contracting licenses, and can accomplish painting with prime contractor employees while subcontracting for expertise in specialty areas. All painting and coating work shall be performed in accordance with all manufacturers' specifications, applicable federal, state, local safety and environmental codes and regulations, Edwards Air Force Base Design Standards, and industry standards.

All responding parties must complete the attached industry questionnaire. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 236220. It is anticipated that a firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be awarded with a performance period of five years.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This is a request for information/sources sought announcement ONLY. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals - no contract will be awarded from this notice and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary - the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. This Sources Sought notice is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the Government in determining whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources.

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "FA9301-15-R-0001, Paint and Coatings IDIQ." Note that e-mail filters at Edwards AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Edwards Air Force Base. If sending attachments with e-mail ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete all other form of attachments.

If a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued, it will be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that RFP announcement separately from the response to this announcement.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, a complete capabilities package that shall include at a minimum:

1. Evidence of past experience and related projects that covers the criteria above - including a list of any Government or private industry contracts, current point(s) of contact for the contract action, value/price of such efforts, and effective/actual dates of contract performance;
2. Size of firm - IAW the SBA Size Standard associated with the NAICS code mentioned above.
3. Whether or not these services are provided commercially to non-Government agencies; and
4. The capability to support the requirements as identified above which shall be considered.

Respondents are also encouraged to complete the attached Industry Questionnaire to be included in your response. Prospective vendors must provide proof of small business representation through the System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov).

The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Provide responses to Ms. Jenny L. Meadlin, Contract Specialist, by email to jenny.meadlin@us.af.mil or Ms. Deanna Wright, Contracting Officer, at deanna.wright@us.af.mil.

Any subsequent solicitation, notices and/or amendments will be posted on the government point of entry at: http://www.fedbizops.gov.