56--Acoustic Ceiling Tile

3/26/2009 VA-797-09-RI-0067REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE Closes 4/10/2009 Intended Use: Sound attenuation, light reflectance, aesthetics 4PM CST The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) intends to solicit for a five (5) year national agreement to supply and distribute acoustic ceiling tile to all VA Medical Centers and Clinics. Listed below are the draft specifications. The VA is seeking comments from vendors regarding any of these draft specifications to avoid being unduly restrictive. *****DO NOT SEND SAMPLES OR QUOTES***** this is not a solicitation. Draft Specifications: 1 Surface texture: Medium 2 Composition: Mineral Fiber 3 Color: White 4 Size: 48inX24inX3/4in - plus or minus .03% 5 Edge Profile: Square 6 Noise Reduction Coefficient, ASTM C 1414 rating 0.50 7 Ceiling Attenuation Class: ASTM C 1414 rating 35 8 Emissions Testing: Section 01350 Protocol, <13.5 ppb Formaldehyde 9 Flame Spread And Smoke Developed: ASTM E 84 Class A 10 Light Reflectance: ASTM E 1477 White Panel: .75 11 Antimicrobial Protection Please send comments on draft specifications, questions, concerns and/or potential interest to: Michael A. Barnes Contracting Officer National Acquisition Center National Contract Service 1st Ave, 1 Block N of Cermak Rd. Hines, IL. 60141 708-786-5224 [email protected]