Q and A RFI.docx

Q & A Residential Furniture RFI U.S. Department of State 2/10/2026

Q. Can the RFI be extended?

A. The RFI due date is February 20, 2026. If you need more time you will need to send the Department of State CO an email at CameronCR@state.gov with a specific time date as a request. Requests are not always guaranteed.

Q. I do not see Attachment A where is it?

A. Please make sure you are NOT using an old link to the RFI posting. It is your responsibility as a vendor to check Sam.gov on a daily basis. To ensure you are reviewing the most up to date information about the RFI posting including attachments you are to go to the site and not use a link that was emailed or sent to you. This puts you at risk of not receiving up to date information.

Q. Are laminates acceptable?

A. No. Please refer back to the Requirements Section A in the RFI document:

1. Other Product Requirements

0. All furniture shall be constructed with hardwood veneers and solid woods. Solid woods shall be used in areas vulnerable to impact, such as edges of tops, and corners. Printed and/or engraved finishes are not acceptable. High pressure laminates or printed laminates are not acceptable.

0. ALL tabletop surfaces on dining tables, end tables, cocktail tables, plasma credenzas, accessory tables, sideboard/buffets, etc. will have a high-performance topcoat which would include PreCat or a more durable formulated finish than regular NC Lacquer.

0. Lamp options should include consideration for durable materials that are less prone to breakage in shipment and during household use.

0. All mattresses should be wrapped in protective plastic and placed in cardboard boxes for transportation Furniture shall be representative in overall quality of the type available in the middle to upper bracket of the furniture industry, which is characterized as furniture manufactured with mortise and tenon construction methods, using a combination of solid wood and real wood veneer panels, assembled with screws instead of staples,maintaining uniform tolerances for correct door and drawer functions, with a multi-step finish applied. Furniture meeting middle to upper bracket quality standards do not include ready-to-assemble or knockdown construction, pressed wood or particle board construction, printed high pressure laminates, construction utilizing plastics, PVC or foil edge banding.

Q. Please clarify whether respondents are expected to provide offerings for all styles listed, or if submissions may address a subset A. Please refer back to the RFI document:

Respondents are to be able to provide furniture in the styles outlined in Attachment A, the product specification chart.

1. House A: Standard size house. Vendors should be able to outfit a 3-bedroom house to include living room, dining room, primary bedroom, guest bedroom 1 and guest bedroom 2 using furniture categories Transitional, Contemporary and Modern.

1. House B: This house is intended to represent small, high-density, compact urban family housing. An example of this would be Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Brussels compact apartment-style residence. A focus on transitional style of design where families feel comfortable is desired. Vendor should be able to outfit a small-scale apartment or compact living space to include living room, dining room, family room/den, primary bedroom, guest bedroom 1 and guest bedroom 2 shared or individual room. The pieces should fit minimalistic style, furniture that balances characteristics between contemporary and modern design.

Q. Can I just send you our company’s capability statement?

A. No. If you would like to be considered an interested vendor you must submit required documents outlined in the RFI documents. If you do not send the completed filed out Attachment A or provide other required documents you will NOT be added to the vendor interested party list.

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