FURNITURE_BNM_Redacted.pdf

20 Jul 2026

MEMORANDUM

From:

To:

Subj: RECOMMENDATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Ref: (a) 0716-01 � Furniture Package

1. It is recommended that other than full and open competition be used to acquire reference

(a) for the following furniture with installation services, manufactured by Vari Sales Corporation:

Qty Part Number Description 23 402301 Electric Standing Desk 60x30 with ComfortEdge� 23 400742 File Cabinet (Slate) 23 402773 Power Hub Gen (Black) 23 43148 Power Strip 15ft 23 401493 Task Chair (Black)

The total estimated cost is with delivery required as soon as possible after receipt of the order. The requested furniture and installation services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

2. The requiring activity is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

(NSWCDD),

The efficient operation of the is currently constrained because the team sits in multiple different rooms in different buildings. In order to collocate the team in one space for maximum collaboration, the entire team will be moved

This space doesn�t currently have desks and chairs. New furniture needs to be procured to allow the team to use this space. To enhance productivity and enable essential team collaboration, a new space configuration has been designed. This new layout requires the procurement of specific furniture so that the entire team can fit into the space. A critical and non-negotiable requirement is that any new material must be fully compatible in form, fit, and function with the furniture systems presently installed in the building. This constraint is essential for two primary reasons: first, to maintain uniformity and ensure new components can be physically integrated with existing ones; and second, because the new layout was designed around the precise dimensions of this specific furniture system. Any deviation would render the new design unworkable. Proceeding with a full and open competition would introduce an unacceptable risk to the program. An award to a vendor of a non-compatible product would trigger a cascade of negative consequences, including an estimated three-month delay in conducting a complete space redesign and a new procurement cycle. This delay carries a direct financial impact of over in excess costs, which could not be recovered. Therefore, limiting competition is the only viable path to meet the government's minimum needs in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.

3. Market research included reviewing the current infrastructure, performing internet searches, and obtaining market research quotes. This market research has shown that Vari Sales Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer, has multiple authorized resellers available to include under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement. In addition, Vari Sales Corporation currently holds a General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in the above recommendation, are accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the processing of this recommendation precludes the use of full and open competition.

Date: _________21 JULY 2026 Signature of Originator

The Contracting Officer has determined that only one or limited sources are reasonably available.

Date: _________ Signature of Contracting Officer