71--Acquisition and installation of additional workstations

The US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division (ACC-APG, NCD) intends to make an award to Fens Associates, LLC for the acquisition and installation of additional workstations. Fens Associates is a registered small business under NAICS code 337214. This purchase is being made under conditions other than full and open competition per FAR 13.106-1(b)(l), as the current acquisition must be compatible in color and design with existing furniture and FENS Associates is the sole local vendor for the Knoll product line. The area for the workstations to be installed measures approximately 20' x 50'. A total of 8 workstations, 4 from the use of existing furniture, and a conference room are to be installed. The estimated value of this firm-fixed-price contract is $39,992.97.