71--U.S. Department of Energy GSA Task Order (Office Furniture)

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Management is seeking to extend an existing Task Order (DE-AB01-07ME17412) with Kimball International, Inc., under the Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures. This extension, to be executed through the General Services Administration Schedule GS-29F-0177G, will prolong the contract period by approximately six months, moving the expiration date to around October 24, 2014. The original Task Order was awarded on October 31, 2006, and this extension pertains to procurement related to office furniture. The DOE is not soliciting new proposals but invites firms to submit capability statements by April 30, 2014, if they oppose the extension. This extension process aligns with the DOE’s ongoing need for office furniture services under NAICS Code 337214. The special notice clarifies that no new solicitation is being issued, and therefore, only those firms with concerns about the Task Order extension are encouraged to respond. The DOE’s intent is to continue the existing relationship with Kimball International while providing an opportunity for other capable firms to express their interest or objections in a formal manner before the contract term concludes.