Vinyl Floor Project_Mesquite Inn

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a formal written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as 100% small business set-aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 released 20110804 and DFARS Change Notice 20110819. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326192 and the size standard is 750 employees. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
REQUIREMENTS: The Air Force has a requirement to remove the existing floor covering in the dining room area and install new composite floor tile squares and base board material at the Mesquite Inn dining facility. This requirement is a brand name or equal request for materials. If offering an "equal" product, please provide product specifications, part numbers and available colors. Vendors supplying "equal" products shall meet the Government's salient characteristics outlined under the descriptions below.
QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: Quotes must be submitted on an all or none basis and contain product specifications addressing characteristics such as quality/durability, materials each item is made of, compatibility, etc.
FOB: Destination. For delivery and installation at building 10175 at 1225 Arnold Circle, Lackland AFB, TX 78236. The government will award a purchase order from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. To be technically acceptable, the items being offered must meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed under each item below.
SITE VISIT: A site visit to view the flooring area will be held 30 Aug 11 at 9:45 AM CST at the Mesquite Inn, Bldg 10175, 1225 Arnold Circle, Lackland AFB, TX 78236. Interested vendors requiring a pass shall e-mail no later than 4:00 PM CST on 29 Aug 11 to jessica.lanuto@us.af.mil the names of individuals who will attend, the company they will represent, their date of birth, and drivers license number with state. Vendors requiring a pass will need to allow time to obtain the pass and meet at the Mesquite Inn at 9:45 sharp. Directions to the Mesquite Inn can be obtained by calling SFC Lanuto at 21-925-9123.

The following provisions apply to this solicitation. They can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items. Award will be made from the lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation process. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response; 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certs - Commercial Items; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.237-1, Site Visit; and 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation.
Offers submitted orally will not be accepted. Offers must include discount terms, delivery/installation date, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS number. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Offerors must complete the Representations and Certifications in the ORCA database at http://www.bpn.gov/. The Government will treat proposals received after the deadline as late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).