DOMESTIC OFFICE FURNITURE & SERVICES BPAS

This Sources Sought Notice is issued to identify U.S. businesses having an interest in and capability to provide the products and services described below. Responses will be considered in selecting the acquisition strategy, to include determining the appropriateness of setting aside this acquisition for any one of the small business programs described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19. All information contained in this notice is preliminary in nature and is subject to change.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation in the future. All information provided is strictly voluntary and no reimbursement will be made by the Government for any costs associated with providing a response to this notice or otherwise participating in market research activities.

Further, the US Department of State offers no assurance that a solicitation will result from this notice. Any information submitted will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked.

REQUIRED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The U.S Department of State (DOS), A Bureau, Domestic Operations and Emergency Services, Office of Design and Construction (A/DOES/DC) is seeking U.S. businesses who can produce and supply Casegoods furniture, System Furniture with 120 volt capability, Seating, and Storage under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing) (SIN 71 under GSA) The vendor shall provide high quality office furniture that can be easily adapted, to include systems furniture, casegoods, conferencing, seating, storage, work accessories, and technology integration to ensure a fully functional office solution.

Furniture must be ergonomic and easily reconfigurable to function in different work settings. Furniture is intended to work within DoS's space standards and to be part of an adaptable modular furniture structure designed to meet evolving requirements and promote efficient furniture planning and procurement. All space and furniture configurations and sizes coordinate together, with most furniture being multi-functional and fitting within several different