Notice RFI 3 3 2026.docx

This is a Notice issued by the Department of State (DOS) on 3/3/2026 regarding vendor requirements for an upcoming solicitation for residential furniture. The Notice informs vendors that GSA Schedule presence will be a mandatory requirement during the formal solicitation phase. Vendors are instructed to update their GSA product listings if necessary and submit a new copy of Attachment A by March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST to remain eligible for participation.

The associated RFI (Request for Information) seeks vendors capable of supplying commercial residential furniture under Product Service Code 7105 from American manufacturers for the DOS Worldwide Residential Furniture Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The procurement supports multiple DOS entities including the Furniture and Appliance Pool (FAP), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Office of Residential Design & Furnishings (OBO-RDF), and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Office of Interior Design (OBO-ID). The scope includes household furniture items such as beds, chairs, tables, wardrobes, desks, and mattresses. This is a market research effort with no pricing required at this stage; specific product details, delivery requirements, packaging instructions, and delivery schedules will be determined at the order level. Responses to the RFI were due February 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.