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Questions and answers log to RFQ Keyboard Trays - 20090701 - Federal Business Opportunities Notices

1. Definition of Mouse Platform – Mouse Platform is a removable platform that sits on top of the Keyboard tray. It keeps the mouse at a 0 degree angle when keyboards are tilted in negative tilt setting.

2. Clarification on Palm rest specifications –

“Variety of palm supports for use with various keyboards and pointing devices”

This just means that you should have palm supports/rests available for multiple styles of keyboards. Straight, Natural, etc. style keyboards.

3. Steelcase Details Series 7 desk specification (this is the desk that most of the keyboard tray will be installed on) Specifications for the Details Series 7 table with lower stretcher bar option.

Details Model #A7LQ70237023U - Series 7 - 90 Deg 70 x 23 x 70 x 23 Universal AHT Customer Needs:

Height-adjustable worksurfaces that are usable in both seated and standing postures, by users ranging from 5’ 0” to 6’ 4”.

Performance & Specifications:

• 24-1/4” to 52” electric height adjustability range (assumes 1” glide adjustment)

• Travel speed is 1.7” per second

• 360 lbs. (2-leg) to 540 lbs. (3-leg) distributed load bearing capacity per table (including worksurface)

• Maximum allowable load is to be evenly distributed and must not be exceeded. (See Weight

Capacity Guideline for more information)

• Lifting columns controlled by central control box to ensure synchronization

• Soft stop motor eliminates abrupt starts and stops

• Electrical – 120V, 60Hz, Single phase, 10% duty cycle. May draw 5 amps maximum under full load, idle current is typically 20mA.

• All assemblies meet or exceed ANSI/BIFMA standards

• More than just a worksurface; add the right worktools and it becomes a fully adjustable workstation

Adjustment:

• 3-stage synchronized lifting columns with integral shrouding

• Height adjustability options include: up/down activation buttons, three programmable presets

(default) and three programmable pre-sets with digital display

• Infinite height adjustment within the range

• 2.5” diameter glides have 1” of height adjustment for surface leveling on uneven floors

Top Construction:

• Core is 45 pound particle board

• Surface is High Pressure Laminate

• Available in the Steelcase Universal Table and Urethane Profile styles

• Universal style edge finish is specified separately from laminate color

• Urethane profile style is edge banded on the back and side to match the urethane finish on the front (user’s) edge.

• Reinforced where necessary with steel bars

• Available in Rectangular, 90° and 120° Corner configurations

• Available in 23” and 29” depths in Rectangular; 23” only in 90° and 120°

• Maximum standard table size is 140 linear inches (based on a 90° 70” x 70” x 23” table)

• Worksurfaces have pre-drilled mounting holes for the base

• Worksurfaces can have an optional keyboard support mounted

• Worksurfaces have a 1” gap between rear and panel face for clearance and cable access

• Wire management is available

• All standard Steelcase laminates supported. (See Details SpecGuide for a full list)

Base Construction:

• Lifting column is steel. Feet and stretcher bar are extruded aluminum.

• 4” thick stretcher bar mounted 12” above the base of the table allowing full height range adjustment (24.5” – 52” high) with a supplemental keyboard tray.

• Color: Black and Platinum

• Rigid design maximizes floor space without sacrificing stability

• Low profile column construction

• Precision balanced lifting columns minimize surface vibration

• Full clearance under the worksurface meets ANSI/BIFMA ergonomic guidelines

• Electronics are 100% tested

• Electronics are UL and CUL recognized components

• Internal DC motor housed inside lifting column ensures smooth, quiet operation and no magnetic interference with a monitor on the worksurface

• Trough provided to manage excess base controller wires

• 9 ft. power cord

• Ships K.D. – minimal tools required for assembly

• Base only options are available in Rectangular, 90° and 120° Corner configuration