Multifunction Chairs

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. This Sources Sought initiates market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess the ability for small business to support. No solicitation document exists at this time. This RFI constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government has no obligation to pay for information received from this RFI and will not accept any responses as offers. Vendors should mark any proprietary information clearly and appropriately. 2. REQUIREMENT. This requirement is for a multi-function chair that can convert from a chair to a floor rocker. a. Specifications are as follows: - Multi-Function Ergonomic Chair: - 3-Position Chair, Task - Easily converts into a floor rocker, or 3-position seat with Approximately 0, 20 and 35 degree tilt base with table/stool unit - Five star base multi-functional task chair without arms, 360 swivel-tilt, tilt lock control, adjustable tilt tension and height adjustment function - Mechanism constructed of 12 gauge steel, electro-coated for corrosion resistance, with a maintenance free pneumatic cylinder and hard surface casters which will accommodate a minimum of 175 pounds - Frame and table top to be constructed of injection-molded co-polymer polypropylene. Seat padding shall be custom molded, contoured high-density polyurethane foam 1-5/8 inch; thick minimum. Upholstered panels shall be removable with tamper resistant fasteners for easy cleaning/replacement - Upholstery shall be vinyl, minimum of 140,000 double rubs, (Basis of design examples include Maharam Lariat, Valley Forge Amani, or equal) - Green Guard certified, PVC, PBDE and POP Free, 100% polyurethane with 100% rayon backing, resistant to temperature change, stiffening and cracking) - Meet CA bulletin 117 Class 1 Fire Codes - Cleanable with mild soap and water - Color: Black - Manufacturer warranty b. Delivery and Installation Services: Vendor will deliver and install all chairs at buildings to be designated by the Government. The Marine Corps will use the results of this announcement to determine whether to solicit this requirement on an unrestricted basis, or to set aside for small businesses. 3. SUBMISSION REQUEST. There is no response page limit. Responses may include any advertising or marketing information. Vendors deciding to submit competition sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Please include the following information in the response: 1. Company Name: 2. Cage Code & DUNS: 3. Business size for NAICS 337124, Metal Household Furniture. 4. Indicate whether the company is 8(a) certified, disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUB Zone, Native American, or any other Small Business Administration approved designation: 5. Material Description. Vendor must provide specifications, pictures of the chairs, and state they have the ability to deliver and install the chairs. 6. Delivery timeframe: The Government is currently planning on ordering up to 2,000 chairs at this time. However, this is for planning purposes only. Please submit RFI questions to the Contract Specialist via email at contact@example.gov no later than 3:00 PM (EST), 15 July 2019. The MCI East Regional Contracting Office will post all questions and answers to the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov/). Reponses to the RFI are due no later than 3:00 PM (EST), 18 July 2019 via e-mail at contact@example.gov. 4. PROPRIETARY DATA The Government may use information received from this RFI to establish future Marine Corps requirements. Vendors deciding to submit competition sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), as implemented in the FAR.