71--V548A10000 | LEAP CHAIRS | STEELCASE INC | 548 | ENG-BLIND REHAB-8B & ERGONOMICS

The VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida plans to negotiate a furniture procurement contract with Steelcase Inc., based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, using their existing GSA contract GS-27F-0014V. This procurement is specifically for furnishing the Blind Rehab Clinic and is being handled as a Limited Sources acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, which means it will not be open for full and open competition. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 337214, which pertains to office furniture manufacturing. This notice serves only as an intent to negotiate rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals. Interested parties are invited to respond only if they can provide clear and convincing reasons why competition would benefit the government. Responses must be submitted by noon on September 2, 2011, and will be evaluated, though the government reserves the sole right to decide whether or not to pursue competition based on the responses. Communication should be directed via email to the designated VA contact, Ms. Ramsay A. MacLeod, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The contract, titled "LEAP CHAIRS | STEELCASE INC | ENG-BLIND REHAB-8B & ERGONOMICS" and associated with solicitation number VA24811RQ1326, underscores the VA’s intent to acquire ergonomic furniture tailored to the specific needs of the Blind Rehab Clinic.