B854 Blinds and Drapes

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5117, Revision 30, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Arkansas, covering Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor categories required under federal service contracts in these locations. Key provisions outlined in the document include: - **Hourly Wage Rates:** Specific minimum pay rates categorized by occupation groups, such as administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. - **Fringe Benefits:** Requirements for Health and Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour, or $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13706 for contracts with paid sick leave). - **Paid Time Off:** A minimum of two weeks of paid vacation after one year of service (scaling up to four weeks after 15 years) and eleven paid federal holidays annually. - **Executive Orders:** Guidance on compliance with EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Pay Differentials:** Rules for night, Sunday, and hazardous duty pay (ranging from 4% to 10% differentials), as well as mandatory uniform allowances. - **Conformance Process:** Guidelines detailing how contractors must utilize Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) to request authorization for additional job classifications and wage rates not originally listed in this determination.

This document provides official answers to clarification questions regarding a federal solicitation for commercial window treatments (blinds and drapes) in Building 854. Key clarifications and project requirements include: - **Labor Standards:** A Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination has been uploaded to the solicitation. - **Scope & Quantities:** The project requires window treatments for three dayrooms (one on each floor). The CLIN quantity of 85 sets captures the full scope. - **Drapery Specifications:** The decorative draperies must be functional, operable, one-way draw panels featuring a box pleat heading on a straight curtain track. Fabric must have NFPA 701 flame-retardant certification, and bidders can quote either Sandstone or Moonstone colors. - **Shade Specifications:** Blackout lining is required only for the roller shades, not the draperies. - **Installation & Compliance:** There are no existing window treatments to remove and dispose of. Buy American / Balance of Payments requirements (Clause 252.225-7000) apply to all manufactured end products, including fabrics and hardware. - **Payment Terms:** Payment will be made only upon final completion and acceptance of the project; partial or progress payments are not permitted.

This government solicitation, FA446026Q0009, issued by FA4460 19 CONS PKA, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement and installation of blackout roller blinds and decorative side panel drapery, along with associated labor, for Building 854 at Little Rock AFB, AR. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 337920 with a size standard of 1000 employees. The contractor is responsible for providing all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. The estimated delivery and performance period is 180 calendar days from the date of award. The document outlines detailed clauses for electronic payment, contract administration, and specific requirements concerning health, safety, and access to Air Force installations. Offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

This addendum outlines the evaluation criteria and process for awarding a federal government contract for commercial products and services. Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical capability, with both factors considered approximately equal in importance. The process involves ranking responsive offers by price, then conducting a technical evaluation, starting with the lowest-priced offer, to determine if it is “Acceptable.” Technical evaluations will continue until at least three offerors are deemed technically “Acceptable.” If fewer than three offers are received, all will be technically evaluated. If no offer is acceptable, no award will be made. The government reserves the right to communicate with offerors and to not select a contractor based on offer quality or fund availability. A written notice of award will result in a binding contract.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to procure, deliver, and install blinds and drapery in Building 854 at Little Rock AFB, AR 72099. The project involves 74 resident rooms, a common area kitchen, a dayroom, and a Dorm Leader office. The contractor is responsible for all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. Key requirements include procuring 85 sets of blackout roller shades and 85 sets of decorative side panel draperies, meeting specific sizing and characteristics. The contractor must conduct final window measurements within 14 days of contract award and complete the entire project within 180 days, adhering to a strict milestone schedule for procurement and installation. The government will provide facility access and utilities, while the contractor is responsible for storage, security clearances (AF Form 75 and 533), debris removal, and compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

This addendum outlines the instructions for offerors submitting proposals for commercial products and services to the government. It details the requirements for proposal submission, emphasizing that offers must conform to solicitation requirements and be advantageous to the government based on price and other factors. Key submission elements include the solicitation number, offeror contact information, a technical description of items, warranty terms, a price breakdown, SAM.gov information (Cage Code mandatory, DUNS optional), acknowledgment of amendments, and past performance data. Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted by the specified time, with prices held firm for at least 60 calendar days. Failure to meet requirements or reject terms may lead to exclusion from consideration.

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA4460-26-Q-0009) issued by the 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base for the procurement of B854 Blinds and Drapes. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 337920 and a size standard of 1000 employees. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, requiring vendors to register in advance. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, and offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their CAGE Code, DUNS Number, delivery date, net payment terms, business size, and warranty information. Points of contact for inquiries and offer submissions include 2d Lt Jeremy Olson, SrA Lucas Navas, and 2nd LT Luke Kohout.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to procure, deliver, and install blinds and drapes in Building 854 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The project spans 74 resident rooms, one common area kitchen, three dayrooms, and one Dorm Leader office, totaling 85 windows. Key deliverables include procuring and installing 85 sets of blackout roller shades and 85 drapery sets. The blackout roller shades must feature continuous cord loops, 3-inch fascia valances, and square bottom hem bars. Draperies must consist of decorative side panels in sandstone or moonstone colors. Because of the door and window assemblies, roller shades must be mounted inside window indents utilizing existing blocking, and drilling into steel frames is strictly prohibited. The contractor is responsible for verifying final window measurements before procurement. Contract operations are limited to normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1600. The project includes six milestones tracking progress from pre-measurement through procurement and final installation. The contractor must also provide climate-controlled storage for materials prior to delivery, obtain necessary base access credentials, comply with OSHA safety guidelines, and remove all job-related debris upon completion. The accompanying architectural door and window schedules establish baseline dimensions for the building's layout.

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA446026Q00090002, is issued by the 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Arkansas. Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 337920, the contract seeks a vendor to provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor required to procure and install window treatments for Building 854 (New Dorm). The scope of work is divided into three primary firm-fixed-price line items: - **Line Item 0001:** Procurement and installation of 85 blackout roller blinds featuring continuous cord loops, standard single roll, and 3-inch fascia valances with bottom square hem bars. - **Line Item 0002:** Procurement and installation of 85 decorative side panel drapes in abstract sandstone or Wilmington moonstone colors, complete with rods and mounting hardware. - **Line Item 0003:** One lot of associated installation labor. The project will supply 74 resident rooms, a common area kitchen, a dayroom, and a Dorm Leader office. The government strongly recommends that the contractor perform pre-measurements on-site. Deliveries are FOB destination to Little Rock AFB, with a performance period of 180 calendar days from the date of award. Offers are due by July 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The solicitation notes that funds are not currently available, making any resulting contract contingent upon the future appropriation of federal funds. Invoicing must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).