The Air Force is seeking sources for a potential 100 percent set-aside for certified HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) concerns.  We are also seeking 8(a) small business concerns located in the Columbus, OH district.  IF ADEQUATE RESPONSES ARE NOT RECEIVED, THE ACQUISITION MAY BE SOLICITED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. This is a sources sought for planning purposes only.

Project Description: Project ZHTV092023R, Reconfigure Lab.  This project will renovate existing lab space to meet new mission requirements. Project scope includes replacement of the suspended ceiling system, fire alarm devices, three zone fluorescent light fixtures (8), installation of a new 3" access flooring system with ramp, carpeting, floor-to-ceiling drywall/paint, eight combo boxes (A/V, telephone/computer cable, and power), and relocation of a compressed air line. Some of the construction materials has already been purchased and will be provided to the contractor for installation (a complete list of materials will be provided in the contract documents). The contractor will be required to provide all additionally needed materials to complete the project.

 The estimated magnitude for this entire project is between $25,000 and $100,000

The Air Force intends to award a contract with a period of performance of 90 days. 

Prime contractors who are certified 8(a) program participants, HUBZone or SDVOSB and who intend to submit a bid for this solicitation MUST submit the following by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on 27 May 2010.

Responses should include the following:

(1) a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a Prime Contractor;

(2) a copy of 8(a) approval/certification;

(3) date of HUBZone certification;

(4) documentation of SDVOSB status;

(5) listing of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact with their phone numbers, and an explanation of the relevancy of the project;

(6) documentation from surety or their agent of your capability to be bonded for bid, performance and payment bonds for this project;

(7) If you are a HUBZone considering a joint venture that has not been formalized, you will need to specify the firm(s) you intend to partner with and how you plan to officially form the joint venture.

Firms interested should provide the above documentation by email(preferred) or fax. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of interested certified 8(a) program participants, HUBZone or SDVOSB concerns. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages. Please include your DUNS number and your CAGE code. Failure to submit all information requested would result in a contractor being considered "non-responsive" in this requirement. A decision on whether this will be pursued as a set-aside or an unrestricted basis will be posted as a modification in Federal Business Opportunities.