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Medical Homeport Renovation, Building 449, Medical Clinic Naval Submarine Base New London Groton, CT

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SYSTEMS FURNITURE

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General Features:

• Manufacturer must have the same desk base/modular product as the panel system, using the same components (storage, worksurfaces) as the panel system. Desk supported and wall mounted overheads must be available as part of manufacturer’s standard offering.

• Electrical Incrementation 11”-14”

• All storage including overheads, and files must be available in steel construction.

• Frame and Tile

• Stackable, Load Bearing Panels

• Greenguard, SCS, MAS Green, or BIFMA FES certified

• Lifetime warranty with exclusions for worksurfaces, fabric, and electrical components

• Products primarily available on GSA Schedule and NAVSUP BPA

• All products must meet the Trade Agreement Act or Buy American Act as stated in the GSA schedule.

SYSTEMS FURNITURE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the acquisition and installation of the complete and usable system of workstations composed of panels, supporting components, electrical hardware, storage wall if required, communication and data cable routing, special electrical features, and accessories.

Workstation requirements and configurations shall be in accordance with the furniture layout and typical workstation types shown in drawings and specified herein. If dimension variations are not mentioned after the called out dimension within this specification, nominal dimensions are acceptable. Components and hardware shall be provided by a single manufacturer and shall be a standard commercial product as shown in the vendor’s current GSA pricelist. Vendor to submit a a product solution using a single manufacturer for the workstations. All products must be branded from the same manufacturer with the exception of the articulation keyboard tray, task lighting, and work tools.

Panels

• The panel frame shall be a metal.

• Panel thickness including the fabric outer surface shall be approximately 3”-4” (+/- 1/8”). The panel shall be a moveable monolithic panel or segmented.

Worksurfaces and other components must be able to attach in 1 - 2 inch increments.

• Stackability: Each panel shall have the ability to accept a minimum of two additional stack units, on the base load bearing unit, without replacing the base panel (s) or having to counter balance the panel.

• Each panel shall have the ability to route utilities within the stack unit.

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• Panel heights shall fall into the following height ranges: 36” to 42”, 48” to 57”, 64” to 68”, 78” to 82”H. 78” – 82” height may be achieved with a base panel and one stack on panel. All panels shall be available in approximate widths of 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 and 60 inch.

• Panel system to have a sliding door unit as part of the product’s standard offering

• Base raceways shall be provided with every panel. The base raceway must be 3 3/4” to 8” high. Magnet held base covers will not be accepted. The raceway cover and top caps shall be constructed of painted roll formed metal (see general note).

• Cables shall be capable of being accessed behind the removable pad/skin covers. The base raceway shall allow lay in cabling and as required, shall include any cable management accessories to do so. Each stack on panel segment shall have the ability to route utilities within the stack unit.

• Modesty and privacy panels for free standing workstations shall be mounted on desk top or side without interfering with the work surface.

Panel Connectors Panel connectors shall be constructed of steel or aluminum. They shall be available in straight, two-way, three-way, four-way, end-of-run, T-mount, off modular, and wall mount conditions. Light blocks shall be installed the full length of the connector. The panel connector shall accept adjoining stack on segments without removing the existing connector.

Face Tile

• All panels, pads and connector cover seams shall be no more than ½ ” thick.

• Face tile options should include tackable fabric, embossed metal, and marker board options. All pads/skins shall have a metal hooks for attachment to panel.

Fabric pads shall be bonded to the frame with an adhesive. Paper management pads/skins (slatwall) shall be constructed of extruded aluminum or steel with a powder coat finish (see general note) and allows the mounting of various types of paper and accessory management devices. All pads/skins 48 inches above the floor shall be structurally engineered so that when overhead components are added to the panel the pad/skins are not crushed.

• The panel’s fabric shall be field replaceable, so that the entire panel doesn’t have to be replaced.

Electrical

1. The systems furniture is pre-wired to a wiring harness and shall meet one of the following configurations:

• 5-wire harness consisting of 3 circuit conductors, 1 oversized neutral conductor and 1 equipment grounding conductor.

• 8-wire harness consisting of 4 circuit conductors, 1 oversized neutral conductor, 1 full sized neutral conductor and 1 separate equipment grounding conductors.

Serve 5-wire harnesses with 3 separate circuits and 8-wire harnesses with 4 separate circuits. Provide oversized neutrals to match the harness configuration and balance loads between circuits and phases. A single circuit must not serve more than 4 cubicles under any circumstances.

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2. Manufacturer to provide electrical system with locations as noted on the drawings.

Electrical duplex locations are to be available at any height on the panel frame. Electrical entry into the beltline through panel to panel at the same height and through junctions.

Freestanding workstations shall have direct access to power and data from wall.

Workstation shall be able to provide power at or below work surface with ability to connect to adjacent workstations via a panel. Cable management accessories shall be included.

Voice and Data Wiring The wiring requirements for this project may include three wiring categories: non secure, secure Specifications require the separation of each category into the workstations wall box or floor box and as the wiring is routed throughout the panels by a minimum of 6”. Each workstation requires 4 non-secure, two secure and two top secret cables.

• All data entry is to be by wall box or floor box.

• Cables shall be capable of being accessed behind the removable pad/skin covers. A cable management system shall be available horizontally within the panel cavity every 11”-14” inches to prevent wires/cables from hanging loose inside the panel. The base raceway shall allow lay in cabling. System manufacturer shall include any cable management accessories as required.

• Lay-in Cable Management: Cables and electrical must be routed from one panel to another by means of a lay-in installation in a continuous and unobstructed clearance.

• Wire management channels must allow for a minimum 2” bend radius.

Cable Management The manufacturer to provide necessary grommets and cable management required to conceal all data and electrical cords.

Undersurface Storage

• Pedestal cabinets shall be of a steel construction. Pedestal shall be a fixed full depth pedestal that supports the worksurface.

• Pedestal cabinets shall be approximately 15” wide and offered in two depths:

approximately 23” and 29”. Lateral file shall be available in 30”, 36”, and 42” widths.

• Pedestal depth shall match the depth of the worksurface within 1 1/2 inches.

• All files drawers shall be equipped to handle both letter and legal filing.

• Box drawers shall have a ¾” suspension with ball bearing slides. Each box drawer shall include a side-to-side divider. At least one box drawer per cabinet must have an accessory tray capable of holding paper clips, rubber bands and such.

• File drawers shall have full extension steel ball bearing glides. Loads are to be tested to BIFMA Cubic inch x 0.017 lbs.

• Pedestals shall have a finished metal back.

• Pedestals shall be non-handed.

• All pedestals must be equipped with locks.

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Worksurfaces Worksurfaces shall be available in approximately 24” and 30” depths. Options for straight, bullet and other shapes shall be available. Worksurfaces shall be able to receive leg kits and be interchangeable from panel mount to freestanding. Leg kit conversion must be within product line. Worksurfaces shall be a minimum of 1” thick and made with a wood composite core. Worksurfaces shall be available in a high-pressure laminate top (no thermofoil). All worksurfaces shall be independently height adjustable in 1” increments with no shared cantilevers.

Overhead Storage Overhead storage units shall include sliding doors and options of sliding or open shelf, provided in the sizes and configurations shown on the typicals. Overhead storage units shall accommodate task lighting and shall have a minimum 13 inch depth and standard 11.5" high binders must fit clear inside the overhead storage. Cabinet bins must be available for freestanding workstations as well as panel hung workstations and must have the ability to be mounted on the worksurface.

Ergonomic Tools (manufacturer specifications are for reference only):

1. Key Board Tray:

a. Tilt adjustment range: Zero to -15 degrees negative tilt only. No positive tilt positioning to encourage low-risk typing postures. Negative tilt with positive tilt option is acceptable.

b. Lift and self-lock mechanism, no levers or locks.

c. In/Out Slide, Standard 21.625” Under-desk track must be available.

d. Mouse platform with multiple angle adjustments for right and left hand users.

Task Lighting Fluorescent tasklights shall high efficiency and not be less than 6 inches shorter than the corresponding shelf or overhead on which it is hung. LED tasklights shall be a minimum of 18”. All tasklight power cords shall be enclosed within a vertical wire cover or clipped between the overhead storage and the worksurface.

Locking All workstation components to be keyed alike.

Sustainability The system shall be Greenguard, SCS or MAS Green certified. Must contain recycled content. FSC certified wood must be available and used if stated in the typical workstation requirements. Cradle to Cradle, SMaRT, or BIFMA Level 2 may be required.

General Painted metal surfaces must meet all ANSI/BIFMA performance criteria for scratch resistance and finish durability, and painted metal components must meet ANSI/BIFMA level environmental standard. Dealer must have in-house services including interior design, sales, installation, and warehousing capability. Dealer must use an NCIDQ certified Interior Designer on the project for programming and design development. Dealer/manufacturer must have a showroom within approximately 4 hours of the project site.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR FREESTANDING DESKING

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the acquisition and installation of the complete and usable freestanding desking furniture composed of: work surfaces with leg support, accessory rail, paper management accessories, vertical storage, tackboards, undersurface storage, freestanding storage, modesty panels, and wire management.

Workstation requirements and configurations shall be in accordance with the furniture layout and typical workstation types shown in drawings and specified herein. If dimension variations are not mentioned after each individual dimension within this specification, nominal dimensions are acceptable. Components and hardware shall be provided by a single manufacturer and shall be a standard commercial product as shown in the vendor’s current GSA pricelist. No discontinued product or product to be phased out within the next 18 months will be accepted. Vender shall submit a single product solution for the desking system. A mixture of desking systems products from the same manufacturer will not be accepted. All products must be branded from the same manufacturer.

General Features:

• One system from one manufacturer and all pieces from one complete line.

• All products shall carry a lifetime warranty. Limitations or exclusions involving materials and components such as lamps, ballasts, and upholstery are acceptable.

• Components must be non-handed. Left-hand application can become a right-hand application.

• Metallic or mid-Grade level of painted finishes for pricing purposes

• Laminate to be priced using the highest grade.

• Tackboards to be priced as a (mid-grade) fabric.

• Greenguard, SCS, MAS Green, or BIFMA FES Certified

• Desking manufacturer must have a coordinating systems furniture product that can coordinate with the desking system.

Work Surfaces Work surfaces shall be supported by pedestal spacer bars or leg supports to allow easy reconfiguration. Manufacturer’s product line must have a minimum of the following pieces: rectangular, bullet, and p-top. Depths to include 24”and 30”. Minimally accepted cores shall be composed of lumber core plywood, minimum (3) ply-particleboard or MDF as defined in ANSI A208.1. Laminate tops shall be high pressure laminate meeting NEMA LD3 and be a minimum of 1.25” thick. Thermofoil and melamine surfaces will not be accepted. Provide a 3mm PVC edge band on the user’s edge and 1mm PVC edge band on the remaining edges. Provide a minimum of (1) grommet per 48”w or smaller surface and (2) per 60”w and larger surfaces.

Depth of leg assembly must match the depth of the work surface it is supporting. Leg assemblies are non-handed and are to be constructed of 22-gauge metal or high pressure laminate. Adjustable leveling glides with a minimum 1.5” adjustment.

Modesty Panels Provide no modesty panels for desk placed against walls to provide full access to wall outlets. For desks placed away from the walls, full or partial modesty panels are to be included. Recessed modesty panels to be specified under main desk. Modesty panels to be constructed of metal or high pressure laminate.

General Storage Undersurface storage to be finished on all sides and top, be constructed of 22 gauge steel OR high pressure laminate, and available in freestanding. Pedestal cabinets to be approximately 15”w and lateral file available in 30”, 36”, and 42”w. Undersurface storage to match the depth of the worksurface within 1 ½”. Box drawers to have a minimum ¾” suspension with ball bearing glides rated at 50lb minimum, include a divider, and at least one removable pencil tray. File drawers to have full extension ball bearing slides rated at 100lb minimum, hanging file rails, and accommodate both letter and legal filing. Counterweight to be included with all undersurface storage.

Freestanding storage to be finished on all sides and constructed of steel. Lateral files and bookcases to be available heights to match each other and that align with a vertical storage unit attached to a desk.

Vertical storage units to be available in 34” and 42” heights, finished on all sides.

Clearance from top of worksurface to underside of unit to be a minimum of 19” and interior shelf to accommodate a standard 11.5”h binder. Vertical storage to be constructed of an all welded one-piece steel with no over-lapping seams OR highpressure laminate case with multiple door options available (recessed flipper door, hinged, or sliding). Unit to be properly supported, counter balanced, and secured on lower structure. Provide a minimum of (2) shelf dividers per unit. Vertical storage units to accommodate LED tasklights

All freestanding storage and undersurface storage to include 1 ½” levelers with a minimum of 1” adjustment.

All storage with doors and drawers to be lockable, be keyed alike with each workstation and to a master key. All doors and drawers to have a minimum of 4 standard pull options. One option to include an integral pull.

Task lighting Task lights to be LED and install under the vertical storage unit. Lights to be available in minimum of (3) widths and must provide a beam spread of light over the entire work surface below the storage unit. All task light power cords to be enclosed within a vertical wire manager between the vertical storage unit and the worksurface. Task lights must meet the UL Standard requirements.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERGONOMIC SEATING

General Features:

• Fully adjustable arms

• Mesh/plastic back, upholstered or mesh seat

• Pneumatic height adjustment

• Adjustable lumbar

• Separate seat and back

• Synchronized Tilt or 3-point pivot mechanism

• Greenguard, SCS, or BIFMA FES certified

• Minimum 10 year warranty on parts (labor warranty per GSA Schedule)

• Products on GSA Schedule and NAVSUP BPA

ERGONOMIC SEATING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. The chair shall be a high-performance, long-term ergonomic chair that meets or exceeds all ANSI – BIFMA standards.

2. The chair shall have a fixed or ratchet-style adjustable back.

3. The chair shall be offered with a fixed and adjustable arm option. Fixed arms shall be available with urethane arm caps. Adjustable arms shall be molded urethane with resilient surfaces that protect the arms and worksurfaces.

4. The chair shall have a 5-star molded engineered glass filled nylon base or five star polished die cast aluminum base, with hard floor and carpet caster options.

5. The chair shall have a standard pneumatic height adjustment and swivel tilt control with tilt tension, swivel and tilt tension lock.

6. The chair shall have an available option for synchronized control featuring tilt control with side mounted tilt tension and multi-position tilt lock for maximum comfort

General Overall Size Requirements

1. Depth: 26” minimum

2. Width: 25” minimum

3. Seat Width: 17.7” minimum

Adjustability Ranges

1. Seat Height Range: 4” minimum seat height range

2. Overall Height Range: 38”-43”

3. Arm Height: 3.5” minimum

4. Arm Length: 8” minimum

5. Seat Depth: 2” minimum

Chair Mechanism

1. The task chair mechanism is to be a synchronized – tilt, 3-point pivot, or a balanced tilt style passive ergonomic types with a tension control that is easily reached by the user in a seated position.

2. Sliding seat pan or chair available in small, medium, and large sizes.

Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment

1. The chair is to have a pneumatic seat height adjustment that allows a minimum of 4” for travel between 16” to 20” above finished floor.

2. An optional 7” height adjustment for travel between 15” to 22” in product offering is preferred.

Seat Depth Adjustment

1. A seat depth adjustment is required with a minimum range of 2” or various size chairs offered. A waterfall edge is required.

Adjustable Lumbar Support

1. A manually adjustable lumbar is required with a minimum of 3.75” of vertical adjustment and can be reached easily from a seated position.

2. Additional offerings with independent support controls on each side of the lumbar control along with a passive pelvic support at the lower part of the mechanism is preferred.

Adjustable Arms

1. The adjustable arms are required to be a 4 way design, which allows adjustments in/out, pivot/rotating arm caps, forward/backward, and up/down.

2. Height Adjustment: 3.5” minimum

3. Side to Side: 2” minimum

4. Front to Back: 1.5” minimum required for single size chairs. Front to back adjustment not required for multi-size chairs

5. Rotating Arm Cap Range: minimum 10 degrees in both directions.

Durability

1. The chair shall sustain weight of 300 lbs.

Sustainability and Warranty

1. The task chair shall be Greenguard or SCS certified. Cradle to Cradle, SMaRT, or BIFMA Level 2 may be required.

2. Must contain recycled content.

3. Low VOC adhesives and or material.

4. Contributes to achieving LEED credits.

5. Minimum 10 year warranty on parts (inclusive of mesh and plastic) and 5 year warranty on parts (inclusive of mesh and plastic) for 24/7 use up to 300 lbs. Minimum 5 year warranty on manufacturers’ standard fabrics. Labor warranty per GSA schedule.