HITC Chairs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Strategic Acquisition Center, Frederick, MD (SAC-F), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for HITC Office Furniture (chairs). This RFI aims to gather Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing and assess industry capabilities, particularly from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), for providing office chairs to the Hines Information Technology Center (HITC) in Hines, IL. Responses are for market research purposes only and are non-binding. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on sources capable of providing two types of office chairs as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS):
- Chair 1: Requires a maximum load capacity of 250 lbs and is suitable for professional usage (8-10 hours).
- Chair 2: Requires a maximum load capacity of 300 lbs and is also for professional usage (8-10 hours). Both chair types must feature adjustable seat height, back, arm height, arm width, swivel lock, a mesh back style, black frame color, a 5-star nylon base with casters, height-adjustable lumbar support, pneumatic height adjustment, a tilt mechanism, and fire resistance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (based on PWS section)
- Delivery: TBD quantity of chairs to Hines, IL, with a phased delivery schedule over 90, 120, and 150 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine the availability and capability of SDVOSB and VOSB firms.
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: April 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit capability statements via email to Riley Bender (Riley.Bender@va.gov) and Michael Silva (michael.silva3@va.gov). The email subject line must be "HITC Chair RFI Response".
- Capability Statement: Limited to 10 pages (8 1/2" x 11"), 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins. It must include answers to specific capability questions.
- Pricing: Responders must provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price for each chair type requested in the PWS.
- Eligibility: Responders must indicate their business size (Large, Small, SDVOSB/VOSB). SDVOSB/VOSB responders must confirm their ability to perform 51% of the work.
Additional Notes
The primary NAICS Code is 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), and the GSA Schedule Category is 33721P. Vendors may suggest alternative codes/categories with justification. This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to any future action. No individualized feedback will be provided.