71 -- DESCRIPTION: PROCUREMENT OF 20 BLACK LEATHER SOPRANO FOUR LEG OPEN ARM CHAIRS.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to procure twenty black leather Soprano four-leg open arm chairs through a sole-source contract with Unicor Federal Prison Industries, located in Lexington, Kentucky. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing the government to negotiate without full competition due to specific circumstances. Although the government intends to award the contract directly to Unicor, interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability within 45 days of the notice publication (or 30 days if an award is made under an existing basic ordering agreement). Any information or proposals received will be reviewed solely to assess the potential for a competitive procurement. The solicitation, identified as 28-08-G88PPB023, falls under NAICS code 337214 and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Headquarters Contract Operations office in Washington, D.C. The point of contact for this procurement is David A. Rudd, Storekeeper Chief, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract’s purpose is focused on office supplies, specifically for the acquisition of these twenty designated chairs, supporting the Coast Guard’s logistics requirements. This procurement reflects a targeted acquisition approach emphasizing a direct negotiation with Unicor while maintaining transparency for other interested suppliers.