71--Chair request - Ergon 3 (AITC/HR)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Franchise Fund Simplified Acquisition Office, intends to negotiate a sole source purchase to GovSolutions, Inc. (VA 200-12-RQ-0127) for Ergon chairs in accordance with FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute - Public Law 109-461 Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 and Executive Order 13360). This is for the purchase of office task chairs to furnish expanded office space. This acquisition will support the VA-Austin Information Technology Center facility. This facility houses various VA tenant offices - all of which participate in a "furniture pool" and have standardized furniture and components, including task chairs. No other manufacturer's product will be accepted. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement or by submitting a proposal. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the government will consider all proposals received within five (5) days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Offers may be submitted via email to [email protected]. The anticipated award date is April 5, 2012.