NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE VJETTS FURNITURE PHASE 2
Overview
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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 Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, FL, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to Kimball International for Phase 2 of the Virtual Joint Environment for Tactical Training Systems (VJETTS) furniture. This procurement, under PSC 7110 (Office Furniture), is for new system furniture, seating, and marker boards that must match existing installations. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Purpose and Scope
The objective is to provide new systems furniture, and potentially seating and marker boards, for the UCF Hyperspace Building at NAWCTSD. The scope includes the purchase, shipping, storage, transport, and installation of these items. A critical requirement is that all new furniture must precisely match the existing "Narrate" furniture system, manufactured exclusively by Kimball International, to ensure operability, integration, and efficient repairs.
Contract Details & Justification
This action is a Special Notice for a sole source award, processed under FAR Part 8 and 13 procedures, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for "Other than full and open competition." The justification for sole sourcing to Kimball International, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is based on the necessity for interoperability with existing systems. The Determination Memo highlights that systems from other vendors are not compatible, and conference tables must nest and connect with existing ones. Market research, including a two-week synopsis on SAM.gov, did not yield any other capable vendors. CDS holds an exclusive license to install this furniture in the geographic area.
Period & Place of Performance
The period of performance is scheduled from July 1, 2026, to September 25, 2026. The work will be performed at the UCF Hyperspace Building, 12905 Ingenuity Dr, Orlando, FL 32826.
Action for Interested Parties
While this is not a request for competitive quotes, any interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written information describing their ability to provide the specified products. This information will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The closing date for submitting this information is June 12, 2026, at 12:00 noon EST.
Key Requirements
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements including adherence to safety standards (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910), specific submittals post-award (e.g., SDS, Accident Prevention Plan), coordinated working hours (8-hour period between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., M-F), and personnel requirements (U.S. citizenship, potential escort/security clearance for site access).