B1122 Carpet Replacement

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the "1122 Carpet Replacement" opportunity.

• Carpet Tile Square Yardage: The total area for carpet tiles is 3,800 square feet.
• VCT Square Footage: The square footage for Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) is 144 square feet.
• Cove Base Linear Feet: The quote indicates 949 linear feet for cove base.

This Q&A document clarifies specific quantity measurements for materials, which bidders should incorporate into their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides a detailed list of occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum wage and fringe benefit rates applicable to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the South Carolina County of Sumter area. It includes general wage and fringe benefit information, specific occupational wage rates, and notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that incorporate the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must review this document to accurately calculate labor costs, ensure compliance with federal labor laws, and include these mandated rates in their proposals. Failure to account for these wage and benefit requirements can lead to non-compliant bids and potential contract award issues.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to prepare for and complete the installation of new flooring within the Command Post facility (Building 1122, Basement) at Shaw AFB. The work aims to replace the facility's flooring with a high standard of quality and durability, with minimal disruption to ongoing mission activities.

• Prerequisite Surface Preparation: Includes furniture moving, removal of existing carpet, and subfloor preparation (patching and leveling with Feather Finish compound).

• Flooring and Material Installation: Installation of Shaw Carpet Tile, Tarkett VCT, and Johnsonite 6" cove base.

• Site Protection and Cleanup: Contractor is responsible for protecting existing property, maintaining a clean work area, and proper disposal of old flooring and waste.

• Materials must be highly durable, withstand heavy foot traffic, have excellent adhesion, and be resistant to chipping and scuffing.

• Materials should be low-odor and low-Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) where possible.

• Quality Assurance: Command Post leadership will monitor performance, conduct inspections, and approve the project. The contractor is responsible for correcting deficiencies at no cost.

• Place of Performance: Command Post, Building 1122, Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC, 29152.

• Work Hours: Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 0730-1630. Work outside these hours requires pre-approval. The Command Post is a controlled area requiring escorted access.

• Government will provide access to the work site, electricity, water, and restrooms. Specific carpet color codes will be provided.

• Government will NOT provide tools, materials, or equipment.

• Contractor personnel will require escorted access.

• Carpet: 132 units of Shaw Carpet Tile (Color: TBS)

• VCT: 4 units of Tarkett VCT (Color: TBS)

• Cove Base: 14 units of Johnsonite 6" Cove Base (Color: TBS)

• Stairnose: 12 units of Rubber Stairnose

• Adhesives: Various types and quantities specified.

• Subfloor Prep: 25 units of Feather Finish

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the salient characteristics for carpet to be used within the command post and wing operations center facility.

• General System Requirements: Includes all-inclusive service, site preparation (moving furniture, removal/disposal of existing flooring, subfloor prep), site cleanup, and security requirements (work at Building 1122, Shaw AFB, background checks).
• Material Specifications: Details requirements for carpet tile (commercial-grade, modular, heavy commercial traffic rated, pressure-sensitive adhesive), Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) for utility/common areas, cove base (commercial-grade thermoplastic vinyl or rubber, 6-inch minimum height, flexible, durable), and stair nosing (heavy-duty rubber, slip-resistant).
• Performance Requirements: Specifies workmanship standards (per manufacturer instructions and best practices), minimal disruption to 24/7 operations, and quality assurance (product free of defects, contractor responsible for corrections).

This document defines the specific material and performance requirements for carpet installation. Bidders must ensure their proposed materials and installation methods meet these salient characteristics to be compliant with the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Command Post WOC B1122 Carpet Replacement" at Shaw AFB. The government is procuring carpet tiles, material, and associated services for this replacement project.

• Supply all carpet tiles, material, and incidental services.

• Complete removal and proper disposal of existing flooring materials.

• Subfloor preparation, including patching and smoothing, to create a suitable surface for new carpet installation.

• Installation of new carpet tiles.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 238330.

• The size standard is USD 19,000,000.00.

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Quotes are due by Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

• Quotes should be sent to jeesenia.nauta_criollo@us.af.mil and cesar.tapia-caballero@us.af.mil.

• Offerors must annotate that prices are valid until September 30, 2026.

• Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with addenda.

• The solicitation also incorporates DFARS clauses by reference.

• Attachments include a Statement of Work and Specifications for the carpet.

• Offerors are required to provide past performance information regarding previous carpet installations at Shaw AFB or other military bases.