71--WI-FWS UPR MS RIV NATL WILDL- OFFICE FURNITURE AND
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
This is an Award Notice for the procurement of HON brand office furniture and accessories for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The requirement involved removing existing furniture, purchasing new HON components, and delivering, installing, and reassembling all items to match and complement existing furniture. This was an unrestricted solicitation.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the supply and installation of various office furniture items, including monitor arms, end-panel supports, modular panels, return kits, task chairs, brackets, cable management trays, stiffeners, and worksurfaces. All items were required to be manufactured by HON, with no substitutions or "or equal" products considered. The scope also included the removal of existing furniture from the current building, purchase of additional components, and the delivery, installation, and reassembly of all new and reconfigured items at the FWS facility. Installation was to be completed according to industry standards, with the contractor responsible for all labor and parts.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Original Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (for the underlying solicitation)
- Product Service Code: 7110 (Office Furniture)
- Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Evaluation Criteria (from original solicitation)
Quotes were evaluated on a Best Value basis, considering:
- Submission of brand name HON furniture.
- Competitive pricing.
- Delivery and installation dates.
- Ability to fulfill the entire order.
- Positive past performance. These factors were considered more important than selecting the lowest price.
Additional Notes
A Single Source Justification was in place for HON furniture components to match and complement existing furniture in a new facility, citing cost-effectiveness over using other suppliers. The Wage Determination 2015-4987, revision 29, Allamakee, IA, applied to services, requiring bidders to comply with specified minimum wage and fringe benefit rates. Site visits were highly encouraged during the solicitation phase to ensure a full understanding of the scope.