A.02.06 - JA TSF Brand Name or Equal W912DR-21-R-0027_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, 2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

2. Description of the Action: Approval is requested to employ brand-name or equal product descriptions to describe the requirements for the Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E), defined as movable personal property, and Structural Interior Design (SID), which includes-building-related design elements and components generally part of the building itself, in the project specifications of the f irm-fixed price Design-Bid-Build construction contract for the new Training Support Facility (TSF) at Humphreys Engineer Center (HEC), Virginia under solicitation W912DR-21-R-0027. The Government will not purchase the FF&E directly but will include the FF&E and associated “brand name or equal” requirements in a competitive solicitation for the construction project. The new firm-fixed price construction project including the SID is funded with Army Military Construction (MILCON) Planning and Design (P&D) funds; however, the FF&E will be funded by operation and maintenance funds (O&M). The estimated value of this Justification and Approval (J&A) is

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The project specifications include 33 separate instances where a name-brand product description is used to describe the project’s FF&E and SID requirements, including office chairs, desks, systems furniture, demountable partitions, and storage, among other furniture and equipment items as well as paint, wall coverings, carpets, flooring, and cabinetry, and other structural interior design items. The “brand name or equal” designations will be made using products and features available from three or more manufacturers.

These designations will be in accordance with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-120-10 Interior Design. In each case, a minimum of three products, by three separate manufacturers are cited.

Attachment 1, “MSF_FFE_SID Breakdown”, includes a complete list of items described with a brand name or equal product description.

4. Authority Cited: 10 United States Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 and DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2), “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” In accordance with Section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) (Public Law 114-328) as implemented by Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1(c)(2), this J&A is required in order to use brand name or equal descriptions to describe the requirements for the FF&E and SID required for the TSF project.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. Background. The TSF project at Humphreys Engineer Center is a new construction project utilizing economical and sustainable design and construction methods. The building will be a two-story structure, with an outside skin of masonry and rain screen cladding on metal stud backup with a steel structural framing system on shallow foundations with aggregate piers.

Based on calculations from the UFC, the total building gross square footage is 66,497 gross square feet (GSF). In addition to the administrative offices, meeting rooms, and support spaces, the building will feature f lexible spaces to accommodate a variety of training, display, and assembly functions. The building will also house specialized production and processing facilities. Further, it will include climate-controlled storage that will allow for the processing, storage, inventory, and maintenance of sensitive and unique equipment and artifacts. With the need for a large Information Technology infrastructure, administration spaces will have an 18” raised access floor to allow for network cabling. The project also includes classified storage, generator and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) backup, electronic security/intrusion detection systems, fire suppression with mass notification, and all other supporting elements as required for a complete and useable facility. The project will be used to relocate personnel from an overcrowded existing facility currently on the Humphreys Engineer Center (HEC) campus.

Section 888(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Pub. L. 114-328) requires competition on Department of Defense contracts not be limited through the use of brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications or standards, in solicitations, unless a justification is approved in accordance with 10 USC 2304(f). In accordance with DASA(P) Alert 19-108, Brand Name of Equal requires justification for “or equal” descriptions.

The FF&E and SID specifications for a construction project include the layout, selection, specification and documentation of interior finishes and furniture, such as workstations, seating, tables, storage, f iling, accessories, and artwork, and facilitates the furniture procurement and installation. The FF&E and SID must be designed by a qualif ied interior designer in accordance with UFC 3-120-10, Interior Design, Chapter 2, Paragraph “Interior Designer Qualif ications.”

When the Design-Bid-Build project delivery process is used, the FF&E and SID portion of the interior design should be developed concurrently with the building design to ensure coordination with all building systems and construction documents. (See UFC 3-120-10, paragraph 3-3.1) The FF&E and SID package must describe the furniture and f inishes necessary for the user’s functional requirements to be accommodated within the spaces specified in the design and satisfy the applicable life safety codes. It must show the appropriate size and type of furniture and include critical and required clearances. Furniture and finishes must be coordinated with locations of items such as equipment and casework, lighting, power and communication, electrical and fire protection panels, and sprinklers. (See UFC 3-120-10, paragraph 4-4.6)

For projects where FF&E and SID are included as part of the project design, it is necessary for the Government to include brand names or proprietary specifications to have complete FF&E and SID packages. UFC 3-120-10 requires that FF&E and SID packages include documentation listing three or more vendors considered for each furniture item. (See UFC 3- 120-10, paragraph 5-4.6) It also requires data sheets to be provided for each product, including manufacturer names, product specifications, and finish and fabric information (See UFC 3-120- 10, paragraph 5-4.7), but requires that systems furniture must be designed using product features available from three or more manufacturers to ensure open competition (See UFC 3- 120-10, paragraph 5-4.10.1).

b. Justif ication. Inclusion of the basis of design manufacturers for furniture, f ixtures, and equipment as well as structural interior design is necessary in order to sufficiently define the scope of work to be performed by the construction contractor and to adequately establish the required level of product quality. This includes finishes, freestanding furniture, systems furniture and all other f ixtures and equipment required as a part of the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment and Structural Interior Design.

While it is possible for many manufacturers to produce products that are functionally equivalent to this designated furniture, f ixtures, and equipment, the features of the listed manufacturers are nonetheless proprietary specifications of the manufacturers. American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and Scientif ic Certif ication Systems (SCS) Global Services standards for quality, construction, sustainability, indoor air quality, and mechanics are included in the solicitation and address portions of the necessary features required to specify furniture; however, these standards do not address all features of the furniture necessary to define the level of quality, function, installation, warranty, and support necessary to satisfy the requirements of the Government.

It is not feasible to specify every single function, piece, and part of furniture necessary to obtain an acceptable level of quality. Most furniture manufacturers that produce products of the requisite level of quality have proprietary functions that set them apart from their competition.

Specifying the details that make any one product acceptable from a quality perspective could unintentionally lead to the specification of proprietary features. By listing three manufacturers for basis of design, an expectation is set of what level of quality is required throughout the entire life cycle of the furniture, without unnecessarily restricting competition.

Furniture has many parts, pieces, and other requirements that must be considered in order to achieve the necessary level of quality. This includes critical requirements in the manufacturing, assembly, on-site installation, and warranty phases of furniture procurement. Furniture manufacturers must have a network of dealerships that support them. These dealerships have the installation teams that build the furniture on-site and support the manufacturer’s warranty.

Listing the manufacturers sets an expectation from the bidders of what level of construction and service the Government requires. These relationships between the manufacturer and dealership have specif ic programs that hold them accountable and ensure consistent quality and service in all aspects of furniture delivery. The quality standards do not address these essential components of FF&E quality.

In addition to listing multiple products from multiple manufacturers for each element in an FF&E and SID package, competition is further encouraged by inclusion of FAR Clause 52.236-5, Materials and Workmanship, in construction contracts, which addresses any potential competition concerns associated with including a basis of design on the plans or in the specifications and has been well-defined and well-understood by the construction contracting community for decades. This clause makes clear that inclusion of name brands or proprietary specifications is only used to establish a level of quality, and the contractor can use any brand material that is similar confirmed to be equal to the specif ication based on quality, characteristics, and performance.

The identif ied brands/manufacturers, or proprietary specifications for each item included in the FF&E and SID package are intended to be examples for the basis of interior design to help ensure the FF&E and SID provided under the construction contract ultimately satisfies the Government’s quality requirements, including requirements related to installation and warranty.

c. Impact. Providing the make and model of equipment used as the basis of design is an industry standard necessary to complete a 100% design needed for a Design-Bid-Build procurement. There is no other way to describe the standard of quality of furniture and equipment that will satisfy the needs of the end user. Design-Bid-Build procurements ensure that the government has maximum control over the design of the requirements and maximize competition amongst Offerors. If the basis of design elements here were not permitted to be used, it would effectively limit the ability of the Government to control the design and would create a risk that the end user would receive less expensive, low quality furnishings and fixtures that do not satisfy its needs. Selecting a few manufacturers to represent the required quality of products also assists the development of an accurate construction contract estimate.

d. Alternatives. There is no alternative method to complete a 100% design suitable for those requirements that require a Design-Bid-Build contract. Utilizing a basis of design, with listed alternatives, is a critical component of designing complete and coordinated FF&E and SID packages under the current UFC. It is not possible to fully design an FF&E and SID package that guarantees the Government will receive the required level of quality in the provided furnishings and equipment without referencing examples of acceptable products that will satisfy the function, space, and quality requirements. The only potential alternative would be to convert the procurement into a Design-Build procurement without complete designs and require the effort of a qualif ied interior designer who satisfies the requirements of UFC 3-120-10, Interior Design, Chapter 2, paragraph “Interior Designer Qualif ications.” This alternative does not satisfy the Government’s interest in providing complete designs for facilities where the Government has determined that a Design-Bid-Build procurement is in the best interests of the Government pursuant to FAR Part 36 and the UFC.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Competition is obtained to the maximum extent practical while meeting agency requirements by utilizing a specif ic product only to the extent it is necessary to complete the 100% design, while allowing contractors to use the brand names or any other product which meets the Government’s minimum characteristics and standards of quality. Additionally, in each instance where a brand name or equal product description is used, three different products by three different manufacturers will be referenced to further emphasize that there is not one single product that will satisfy the Government’s requirements, but that particular products are only referenced to exemplify the required size, functionality, and standard of quality.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This J&A supports a discrete requirement that will end when the project is complete. Therefore, there are no planned actions to increase competition for the requirement covered by this J&A.

8. Market Research: Based on involvement of experts in the field, knowledge of the market, review of product availability, and discussion with multiple manufacturers, there are more than suff icient products available to meet project needs. Items listed in the project plans and specifications are provided solely as the necessary basis of design.

A notice of intent (NOI) to use brand name or equal items was posted on the beta.sam.gov website under Notice W912DR-21-R-0027-NOI on 8 April 2021 and closed on 23 April 2021 with no responses.

9. Interested Sources: On 8 April 2021, the agency posted a notice of intent (NOI) to use brand name or equal items to beta.sam. Responses were to be received no later than 23 April 2021. No responses were received. No

10. Other Factors: None.

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BALTIMORE DISTRICT

TRAINING SUPPORT FACILITY

HUMPHREYS ENGINEER CENTER (HEC), VIRGINIA

FF&E PACKAGE

100% DESIGN SUBMISSION

JANUARY 20, 2021 REV 06/08/2021

CONTRACT: W912DR-16-D-0010 TASK: W912DR18F0727

PROJECT: 93322/P2 473831

Project: TRAINING SUPPORT FACILITY

Location: HEC, VIRGINIA

UNCLASSIFIED // FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FID)

B. FURNITURE PLANS

C. FF&E PROCUREMENT LIST

D. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEETS

E. PRODUCT BROCHURE/CUTSHEETS

TAB A

FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FID)

Project: TRAINING SUPPORT FACILITY

Location: HEC, VIRGINIA

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FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Furniture Item Descriptions (FID) HEC, VA –Training Support Facility

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Submittal Requirements

2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General Requirements

2.2 Metal/Laminate Desks

2.3 Laminate Tables and Training Tables

2.4 Metal Furniture: Storage Towers/Cabinets, Lateral Files, Vertical Files, and Bookcases

2.5 Wood Conference Tables, Executive

2.6 Wood Casegoods, Executive

2.7 Ergonomic Task and Conference Seating

2.8 Seating, Metal Frame

2.9 Lounge Seating

2.10 Seating, Wood Frame

3.0 ITEM DESCRIPTIONS…

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1.0 GENERAL

Item descriptions and quality requirements, as described in the FID (Furniture Item Descriptions), are for the quality, functional performance, and design intent of the furnishings required for this project. Products quoted that meet all functional and quality requirements, including all salient features listed in the product descriptions, will be considered responsive provided they are fully compliant with the bid requirements.

Compliance shall be determined by performance, features, quality, design intent, and value. Any item descriptions, salient features, or quality requirements listed within this document are not intended to be proprietary.

1.1 Submittal Requirements

All manufacturers shall provide technical documentation for each item quoted and manufacturers’ construction specifications to confirm that the proposed product meets all requirements listed in the FID.

Submittal of product brochures shall not be acceptable in place of technical documentation or construction specifications. Submittal of an entire price list shall not be acceptable. Submitted documentation for this response shall not be a cut and paste of the FID Section 2.0 and 3.0 requirements.

Response:

Responses shall be clearly organized in numerical order per Tab D. All product specifications shall be legible.

All technical documentation related to each item number shall be located within the same tab in the response and shall be submitted in the following order:

1. Product Information Required for Each Item Number in Tab D:

a. Item number for each product submitted in the RFQ response.

b. Manufacturer, product line, and model number for each item and its components.

c. Overall dimensions.

d. Product image.

e. All fabric and finishes that have been priced for each item.

2. Drawings:

a. Provide plan view drawings showing components and dimensions for each freestanding desk and panel-supported workstation, including clusters.

b. Provide elevations or isometrics.

c. Identify all locations of electrical outlets and data/communication outlets.

3. Tab D Compliance Documentation:

a. Provide cut sheets from manufacturer’s published GSA Price List and any other required documentation to demonstrate compliance with requirements.

b. Highlight or circle the model, size, type, and any optional features proposed in the RFQ response.

4. Section 2.0 Compliance Documentation:

a. Provide manufacturer’s technical and construction specifications.

b. Documentation shall only be submitted once for multiple items from the same product line.

Clearly indicate the item numbers that submitted documentation supports.

5. Testing Documentation:

a. Provide actual test reports or test certifications for all applicable tests.

b. Test certifications submitted on manufacturer’s letterhead shall be acceptable in place of actual test reports, provided they include the following information:

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i. Manufacturer’s name, product line, and model number of the item tested.

ii. Test method number(s) and edition date used for testing.

iii. Date or range of dates that the test(s) were performed.

iv. A statement that testing and certification apply to the product offered and that products offered meet all applicable test requirements.

v. Signature, date, and title of the company official accepting technical responsibility for testing.

c. Test reports and certifications shall be based upon the most recent edition of the ANSI/BIFMA test standard. All testing shall be within five years of the most current standard. If a new industry standard is issued, items on GSA shall be retested in accordance with the new test standard within 18 months of the issuance date regardless of the age of testing previously performed.

d. Provide actual reports for all flammability and acoustics tests.

6. Environmental Documentation:

a. Provide 3rd party certification for Indoor Air Quality (GREENGUARD or equivalent)when required.

b. Provide documentation regarding recycled content and recyclability for the product submitted, when required.

7. Warranty Documentation:

a. Provide manufacturer’s warranty plus terms and conditions for each item proposed.

b. Provide any additional or extended warranty that exceeds manufacturer’s standard warranty;

extended warranty shall be clearly stated on manufacturer’s letterhead.

c. Some warranties exceed GSA warranties. Refer to Section 2.0 for specific warranty requirements by product type.

END OF SECTION

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2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General Requirements

All products proposed to be installed within one office, suite, or area shall consist of items of one style and finish. All products shall be free of rough or sharp edges. Proposed products shall include all components necessary to provide a complete and stable unit. Items shall have consistent quality standards as described and required in Section 2.0 of the FID and Tabs D&E of the FF&E package.

Although such work is not specifically indicated, furnish and install all supplementary or miscellaneous items, appurtenances, and devices incidental to, or necessary for, sound, secure, and complete installation.

Where equivalent fabric and finishes have been proposed, bidders shall provide actual samples or color images and specifications for the alternate fabric or finish. The Government retains the right to reject any alternates that are not equal to the required specification.

Refer to Tab D for specific product requirements.

2.2 Metal/Laminate Desks

Warranty Requirements:

1. 12 year.

2. 5 year – Laminate.

Modularity Requirements:

All desk components shall be provided by one manufacturer. All items shall meet the specified flexibility and interchangeability requirements of the desk solutions. Furniture is to be modular so components can be used anywhere within the facility. Units which are selectively removable and replaceable without disturbing adjacent components shall be provided.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 Desk/Table Products ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2004 Storage Units

Work Surface Material

1. ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard Classifications.

2. ANSI A208.2-2009 Medium Density Fiberboard.

3. ANSI/NEMA LD 3-2005 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPDL).

Environmental and Sustainability

1. All proposed products shall be certified as compliant with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) requirements and shall meet or exceed ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2011-VOC.

2. The product submitted shall have 3rdparty certification for Indoor Air Quality (GREENGUARD or equivalent).

General Requirements:

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1. Freestanding units shall have components that include a work surface, floor supports, end supports, back panel, and accommodations for concealing cords and cables.

2. Freestanding units shall be specified complete with no exposed or “raw” parts. Include available covers, fillers, and trims available in the standard GSA specifications guide to provide for a complete and finished appearance and function.

3. Work surfaces shall be fully supported by floor-standing pedestals or other supports such as brackets, legs, panels, etc., following the manufacturer’s standard practices for the size, type, and placement.

Size and placement of supports shall not interfere with kneespace clearances. All pedestals and supports shall be clearly indicated, including model numbers, on the drawings or in a components listing.

4. The work surface height shall be 28½” to 30” from the finished floor.

5. Freestanding unit end supports shall provide a flush termination at the exposed end of the freestanding unit.

6. Freestanding unit leveling glides shall adjust to allow installation on uneven floors. Minimum adjustment shall be 1½”.

Work Surfaces:

1. Work surfaces shall be constructed of a Grade M2 or M3 particleboard or a ~45 lb. medium density fiberboard core with a minimum VGS General Purpose Grade High Pressure Laminate on the face and a backer material on the underside.

2. Laminates shall be bonded to the core with a PVA adhesive in a cold press or hot press process to prevent separation of the laminate from the core.

3. Low pressure laminate and thermally fused laminate is non-conforming and will be considered unacceptable.

4. Work surface edges shall be totally finished and sealed against moisture with a flat edged, impact resistant vinyl/ABS, or similar plastic, have a radius of at least 1/8”, and be 2mm – 3mm thick.

5. Laminate self edges are non-conforming.

6. Abutting work surfaces shall mate closely and at equal heights when used in side-by-side configurations in order to provide a continuous and level work surface.

7. Work surfaces shall include predrilled location holes that ensure accurate and secure attachment of desk supports, storage products, and legs.

Wire Management:

1. Provide concealed wire routing below work surface.

2. All desks, returns, bridges, and other freestanding work surfaces shall provide an option for mounting a modesty panel with at least a 1½” gap between the modesty panel and the underside of the work surface for cable management.

3. A cable tray or cable clips shall be provided to manage cords.

4. All grommets shall be provided with an insert and cap. All desks shall have 2 grommets separated by a minimum of 6 inches to accommodate NIPRNET and SIPRNET.

Modesty Panels and End Supports:

1. Modesty panels shall be designed to accommodate access to wall outlets 18” from floor and shall be partial (1/3) height.

2. Modesty panels shall be constructed of 22-gauge steel pans with removable 16-gauge attachment brackets for attachment to end supports, peninsula supports, and corner supports.

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3. Modesty panels shall span the entire width of the work surface or attach to pedestal backs leaving no gaps.

4. End supports shall be constructed of approximately 22-gauge outer and inner pans welded to no less than 14-gauge brackets at the top and bottom.

Flush Mount Brackets:

1. Flush mount brackets shall be available to connect a return or bridge work surface to the front edge of another work surface, providing support and alignment.

2. Flush mount brackets shall employ a two-plate design so the same bracket package can be used for 18”, 24”, and 30” nominal depth return and bridge work surfaces.

3. Flush mount brackets shall be constructed of approximately 11-gauge steel.

Storage Pedestals:

1. File drawers and box drawers shall be of steel construction.

2. Pedestals shall be freestanding.

3. Pedestals shall fit flush with the front of the work surface.

4. Suspended pedestals are non-conforming.

5. Pedestals shall be a completely enclosed unit. All pedestals shall have a fully finished back and full dustpan or bottom.

6. Drawers shall be 5-sided.

7. All box and file drawers shall have ball bearing slides.

8. Drawer fronts shall be 22-gauge steel, minimum, and drawer bodies shall be 20-gauge steel, minimum.

9. Box drawers shall have full access or 90% extension slides, minimum.

10. File drawers shall have full extension slides.

11. All 12” file drawers shall be equipped with rails or high sides for hanging folders front-to-back and side-to-side.

12. Leveling glides shall be standard to adjust height on uneven floors.

13. Mobile pedestals shall be furnished with internal counterbalance weights to prevent instability and tipping.

14. Mobile pedestals shall have at least two swivel casters.

Overhead Storage Units:

1. The vertical clearance between the work surface and the overhead shall be a minimum of 18”.

2. The total height of a desk with overhead storage shall match the height of adjacent storage products including storage towers.

3. Units shall be capable of spanning two work surfaces arranged in an "L" configuration, with one end mounted at the front edge of one work surface and the other end mounted at the back edge of the other work surface.

4. Units shall be capable of being mounted on corner and extended corner work surfaces.

5. Units shall be attached securely with concealed cam-locks, brackets, screws, and/or industrial strength double stick tape, to ensure a rigid assembly.

6. The inside clearance depth shall accommodate a 3-ring binder for 8.5” x 11” paper and shall be a minimum overall depth of 13”. The door shall fully close.

7. The minimum inside height clearance shall be 12”.

8. Units shall be 5-sided with a door and fully enclosed back.

9. Units shall be of steel construction in the following gauges:

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a. Shelves shall be 18 to 20-gauge steel.

b. Tops shall be 18 to 22-gauge steel.

c. Doors shall be 18 to 20-gauge steel.

Task Lighting:

1. Task lights shall be a standard component of the manufacturer's furniture products.

2. Task lights shall recess into the bottom of overhead cabinets and shelves and be attached with brackets.

3. Task lights for 72” wide, and greater, overhead storage bins shall be no less than 46” wide.

4. All other task lights shall be sized appropriately for the overhead storage bin.

5. Electronic ballasts shall be provided to eliminate fluorescent lamp flicker and computer screen interference. Shared ballasts shall not be used.

6. Task lights shall provide glare control.

7. Task lights shall have an easily accessible on-off switch.

8. Daisy chain cords shall be available for the modular connection of shelf lights.

9. All fixture diffusers, grilles, or other coverings shall be easily removable to permit cleaning and replacement.

10. Task lights shall be UL listed and labeled.

11. Task lights shall accept LED bulbs.

2.3 Laminate Tables and Training Tables

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year.

2. 5 year – Laminate.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 Desk/Table Products

Material

1. ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard Classifications.

2. ANSI A208.2-2009 Medium Density Fiberboard.

3. ANSI/NEMA LD 3-2005 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPDL).

General Requirements:

1. Work surfaces shall be constructed of a Grade M2 or M3 particleboard or a ~45 lb. medium density fiberboard core with a minimum VGS General Purpose Grade High-Pressure Laminate on the face and a backer material on the underside.

2. Laminates shall be bonded to the core with a PVA adhesive in a cold press or hot press process to prevent separation of the laminate from the core.

3. Low pressure laminate and thermally fused laminate is non-conforming and will be considered unacceptable.

4. Work surface edges shall be totally finished and sealed against moisture.

5. Laminate self edges are non-conforming.

6. Abutting surfaces shall mate closely and at equal heights when used in side-by-side configurations in order to provide a continuous and level surface.

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7. The leg shaft shall be welded to a formed steel plate, and the plate shall be attached to the bottom of the table with mechanical fasteners in metal inserts.

General Power Requirements:

1. Field or factory installed metal grommets shall be available. Grommets shall be minimum 1¾” in diameter with covers and shall have a low profile. All tables shall have 2 grommets separated by a minimum of 6 inches to accommodate NIPRNET and SIPRNET.

2. Electrical components shall be manufactured in compliance with NEC regulations and shall be UL approved.

3. Power/Data modules shall be recessed from view and accessed via a touch latch or a hinged or sliding cover.

2.4 Metal Furniture: Storage Towers/Cabinets, Lateral Files, Vertical Files, and Bookcases

Warranty Requirements:

1. 12 year.

Environmental and Sustainability:

1. All proposed products shall be certified as compliant with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) requirements and shall meet or exceed ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2011-VOC.

2. The product submitted shall have 3rdparty certification for Indoor Air Quality (GREENGUARD or equivalent).

2.4.1 Storage Towers/Cabinets

Testing:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2004 Storage Units

General Requirements:

1. The case body is made up of a steel back, two sides, a top, and a base.

2. Units shall be equally and fully finished on all interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be freestanding and provide interiors which can be customized for both personal and work related storage.

4. Leveling glides shall provide a minimum ¾” adjustment.

5. Units shall match lateral file specifications as stated in this document. This includes, but is not limited to, all steel gauges, bracing, and other characteristics.

2.4.2 Lateral Files

Testing:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2004 Storage Units

General Requirements:

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1. File cases, bases, tops, drawers, shelves, drawer fronts, and doors shall be constructed of steel.

2. File cabinets shall be equally and fully finished on all sides.

3. Units shall have a steel base. The base is comprised of a lower pan and leveling glides, and shall be welded in the bottom cavity of the cabinet body, or in a similar construction.

4. Leveling glides shall provide a minimum ¾” adjustment.

5. The drawer sides and back shall be full height to accommodate a standard hanging file with a tab

(used for labeling).

6. Drawer bodies shall be formed steel in a welded construction with hanging file rails and removable drawer fronts that can be replaced in the field.

7. Drawer suspension slides shall be full extension, progressive, heavy duty steel.

8. A safety interlock system that allows only one drawer to be opened at a time shall be standard on all files.

9. Units shall be shipped fully assembled.

10. Files shall have a front removable lock core supporting the ability to remove or replace a lock plug as needed.

11. File cabinets shall have a body constructed of a minimum of 22-gauge steel with reinforced braces or channels constructed of a minimum of 18 to 20-gauge steel. All reinforcements shall be welded.

12. Standard files shall have a minimum 20-gauge steel top spanning the width and depth of the case.

13. Drawers shall be of a minimum 20-gauge steel construction.

2.4.3 Vertical Files

Testing:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.3-2007 Vertical Files

General Requirements:

1. File cases, bases, tops, drawers, shelves, drawer fronts, and doors shall be constructed of steel.

2. File cabinets shall be equally and fully finished on all sides.

3. Units shall have a steel base. The base is comprised of a lower pan and leveling glides, and shall be welded in the bottom cavity of the cabinet body, or in a similar construction.

4. The drawer sides and back shall be full-height to accommodate a standard hanging file with a tab

(used for labeling).

5. Drawer bodies shall be formed steel in a welded construction with hanging file rails and removable drawer fronts that can be replaced in the field.

6. Drawer suspension slides shall be full extension, progressive, heavy duty steel.

7. A safety interlock system that allows only one drawer to be opened at a time shall be standard on all files.

8. Units shall be shipped fully assembled.

9. Files shall have a front removable lock core supporting the ability to remove or replace a lock plug as needed.

10. File cabinets shall have a body constructed of a minimum of 22-gauge steel, with reinforced braces or channels constructed of a minimum of 18 to 20-gauge steel. All reinforcements shall be welded.

11. Standard files shall have a minimum 20-gauge steel top spanning the width and depth of the case.

12. Drawers shall be of a minimum 20-gauge steel construction.

2.4.4 Bookcases

Testing:

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ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2004 Storage Units

General Requirements:

1. The case body is made up of a steel back, two sides, a top, and a base.

2. The unit shall be equally and fully finished on all interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall have a steel base. The base is comprised of a lower pan and leveling glides, and shall be welded in the bottom cavity of the cabinet body, or in a similar construction.

4. Leveling glides shall provide a minimum ¾” adjustment.

5. The wrapper comprising the side panels and back panel shall be 22-gauge steel, minimum.

6. The top and bottom shall be 20-gauge steel, minimum.

2.5 Wood Conference Tables, Executive II

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year.

2. 5 year – Wood Veneer.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 Desk/Table Products

Material

1. ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard Classifications.

2. ANSI A208.2-2009 Medium Density Fiberboard.

Referenced Standards

1. AWI (Architectural Wood Institute), Architectural Woodwork Standards – 1st Edition, October1, 2009, Section 3 – Lumber.

2. AWI (Architectural Wood Institute), Architectural Woodwork Standards – 1st Edition, October1, 2009, Section 4 – Sheet Products.

Environmental Standard and Sustainability:

1. ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions of Low-emitting Office Furniture

Systems and Seating.

2. All products shall have Greenguard certification, or other 3rd party certification, for Indoor Air

Quality.

General Requirements:

1. Transitional wood tables blend the light, clean lines of contemporary styling with the influence of traditional period styling without appearing heavy or bulky. Elements such as base rail molding or trim (if present) and edge details are simpler than their traditional counterparts and may be curvilinear or rectilinear in design. Ornamentation such as picture mold or other overlay moldings are not appropriate to this style.

2. Table tops and bases shall be constructed of a Grade M2 or M3 particleboard or a ~45 lb. medium density fiberboard core with a veneer face and a backer sheet on the underside.

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3. Tops shall have hardwood edges with profiles or solid wood edge band. Species of edge shall match the species of veneer used on the top, except solid maple shall be acceptable in lieu of solid cherry edges.

4. Table tops and bases shall be from the same manufacturer and shall have consistency in the veneer, stain, and finish process.

5. Large tops shall be shipped in sections with leveling fasteners for onsite assembly.

6. Tables shall have ganging fasteners with steel bars to join adjacent tables or table sections for a tight fit.

7. All tables shall have 2 grommets separated by a minimum of 6 inches to accommodate NIPRNET and

SIPRNET.

Veneer Components:

General Requirements:

1. Veneers shall be “natural”. “Composite” or “reconstituted veneer” shall not be acceptable.

2. Veneer thickness shall be 0.4mm - 0.7mm.

3. All segments in one panel shall be the same size, except the two outside edge segments can be narrower to visually balance the panel. Any cathedral grain pattern shall be centered within the flitch.

4. All veneer plates on one panel shall come from the same flitch of veneer; mismatched plates are non-conforming.

5. The grain direction on exterior panels, including doors and drawers, shall be vertical, with cathedral peaks pointed toward the top of the panel.

6. The grain pattern on tops shall be balanced in the width and depth dimensions.

7. Wood veneer surfaces shall be bonded to the core with a PVA or other low VOC adhesive utilizing either a hot or cold press process to ensure complete lamination to the core.

8. Products shall be available in “semi-open pore” or “full-fill” finishes.

Tops:

1. Wood veneer for these surfaces shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Plain-sliced (flat-cut).

b. Cathedrals shall be centered in segment with equal quarters on each side.

c. Cathedral figure shall be achieved by a single component; no split heart is permitted.

d. Cathedrals with wild grain that deviates from the desired arc shape shall be minimal and shall have less than two concave (opposite the cathedral direction) points per cathedral line.

e. No sapwood permitted for cherry and walnut.

f. Maple shall be all sapwood.

g. Slight color and/or mineral streaks that run parallel to the grain shall be permitted.

h. Slight color variation with no sharp contrast is permitted.

i. Veneer shall be book or slip matched.

j. Minimum nominal segment width shall be 6”.

k. Conspicuous burls and pin knots in cherry and walnut shall be ¼” maximum diameter with no prominent clusters. Average combined quantity shall not exceed 8 per 32 sq. ft.

l. No conspicuous pin knots shall be permitted in maple. Conspicuous burls in maple shall be ¼” maximum diameter with no prominent clusters. Average quantity shall not exceed 6 per 32 sq. ft.

m. Birdseye in maple shall be scattered with no clusters.

n. Slight sugar in maple is permitted. Sugar streaks shall be parallel to the grain and shall be lighter than the darkest cathedral.

o. Occasional sound and scattered gum spots in cherry shall be permitted.

p. Slight worm tracks parallel to the grain and lighter than the darkest cathedral shall be permitted.

q. Slight vine marks and cross bars are permitted.

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r. No bull’s eye is permitted in walnut.

s. A maximum of two repaired hairline splits no larger than 1/32” x 3” are permitted.

t. Very small blending repairs are permitted.

Bases:

1. Wood veneer for these surfaces shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Plain-sliced (flat-cut).

b. Cathedrals shall be centered in segment.

c. Split heart is permitted if a manufactured cathedral is achieved.

d. Slight wild grain in cathedrals that deviates from the desired arc shape is permitted and shall have less than three concave (opposite the cathedral direction) points per cathedral line.

e. No sapwood permitted for cherry and walnut.

f. Maple shall be all sapwood.

g. Slight color and/or mineral streaks that run parallel to the grain shall be permitted. Mineral streaks in maple shall be blending.

h. Slight color variation with no sharp contrast is permitted.

i. Veneer shall be book or slip matched.

j. Minimum nominal segment width shall be 5”.

k. Conspicuous burls shall be ⅜” maximum diameter; pin knots shall be ¼” maximum. There shall be no prominent clusters, and the average combined quantity shall not exceed 10 per 32 sq. ft. in maple, and 24 per 32 sq. ft. in cherry and walnut.

l. Birdseye in maple shall be scattered with no clusters.

m. Slight sugar in maple is permitted. Sugar streaks shall be parallel to the grain and shall be lighter than the darkest cathedral.

n. Occasional sound and scattered gum spots in cherry shall be permitted.

o. Slight worm tracks parallel to the grain and lighter than the darkest cathedral are permitted.

p. Occasional vine marks and cross bars are permitted.

q. Occasional bull’s eye is permitted in walnut.

r. A maximum of two repaired hairline splits no larger than 1/16” x 6” are permitted.

s. Small blending repairs are permitted.

Solid Wood Components: (Visible components only)

1. Solid wood components shall be kiln dried with moisture content from 5-10%.

2. All solid wood shall be compatible for color and grain.

3. Sound, scattered birdseye in maple is permitted.

4. Sound knots shall be no more than ¼” in diameter.

5. Mineral stain shall not exceed 10% of the face.

6. Sapwood in cherry and walnut shall be less than 5% of the face.

7. Worm holes less than 1/16” are permitted.

8. No bark pockets, honeycomb, pitch pockets or streaks, sticker discoloration, mineral stain, or shake is allowed.

2.6 Wood Casegoods, Executive II

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year.

2. 5 year – Wood Veneer.

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Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 Desk/Table Products ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2004 Storage Units

Material

1. ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard Classifications.

2. ANSI A208.2-2009 Medium Density Fiberboard.

Referenced Standards

1. AWI (Architectural Wood Institute), Architectural Woodwork Standards – 1st Edition, October1, 2009, Section 3 – Lumber.

2. AWI (Architectural Wood Institute), Architectural Woodwork Standards – 1st Edition, October1, 2009, Section 4 – Sheet Products.

Environmental and Sustainability

1. ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions of Low-emitting Office Furniture

Systems and Seating.

General Requirements:

1. Work surfaces shall be fully supported by floor-standing pedestals or other supports such as brackets, legs, panels, etc., following the manufacturer’s standard practices for the size, type, and placement.

Size and placement of supports shall not interfere with kneespace clearances. All pedestals and supports shall be indicated on the drawings and in the component listing.

2. Transitional wood casegoods blend the light, clean lines of contemporary styling with the influence of traditional period styling without appearing heavy or bulky. Elements such as base molding or trim (if present), crown molding or cornice/profiled trim, and work surface edge details may be simpler than their traditional counterparts and may be curvilinear or rectilinear in design. They may also be smaller than traditional moldings and have a smaller projection from the face of the piece on which they are applied. Ornamentation such as picture mold or other overlay moldings are not appropriate to this style.

3. Contemporary wood casegoods have light, clean geometric shapes with no ornamentation except for simple edge detailing on work surfaces when required.

4. All wood desk components and wood storage components within a room shall be from the same manufacturer.

5. The finish color shall match on all components within a room.

6. All wood shall be of the same species, except contrasting wood species shall be permitted for decorative accents and inlays.

7. Desk products shall be standard with central locking; only one lock should be required to secure all drawers or doors in a unit.

8. All desk components shall have adjustable glides with a minimum adjustment of 1”.

9. Provide all brackets and hardware to ensure proper installation and stability of products.

10. Clips, brackets, screws, and other construction and attachment elements shall be concealed.

Veneer Components:

General Requirements:

1. Veneers shall be “natural”. “Composite” or “reconstituted veneer” shall not be acceptable.

2. Veneer thickness shall be 0.4mm - 0.7mm.

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3. All segments in one panel shall be the same size, except the two outside edge segments can be narrower to visually balance the panel. Any cathedral grain pattern shall be centered within the flitch.

4. All veneer plates on one panel shall come from the same flitch of veneer; mismatched plates are non-conforming.

5. The grain direction on exterior panels, including doors and drawers, shall be vertical, with cathedral peaks pointed toward the top of the panel.

6. The grain direction on straight and extended corner work surfaces shall run parallel to the long dimension of the work surface, and shall have a visual balance in the wood grain pattern in both width and depth.

7. The veneer on a separate corner work surface shall run parallel to the 45 degree user edge.

8. Wood veneer surfaces shall be bonded to the core with a PVA or other low VOC adhesive utilizing either a hot or cold press process to ensure complete lamination to the core.

9. Products shall be available in “semi-open pore” or “full-fill” finishes.

10. No unfilled worm holes, spike knots, veneer patches, bark pockets, torn grain, open splits, rough cuts, or ruptured grain shall be permitted on exposed surfaces, except as otherwise noted below.

Premium Visibility Surface Requirements:

1. Premium visibility surfaces include the following:

a. Work surfaces and storage tops ~29”H.

b. Drawer and door fronts.

2. Wood veneer for these surfaces shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Plain-sliced (flat-cut).

b. Cathedrals shall be centered in segment with equal quarters on each side.

c. Cathedral figure shall be achieved by a single component; no split heart is permitted.

d. Cathedrals with wild grain that deviates from the desired arc shape shall be minimal and shall have less than two concave (opposite the cathedral direction) points per cathedral line.

e. No sapwood permitted for cherry and walnut.

f. Maple shall be all sapwood.

g. Slight color and/or mineral streaks that run parallel to the grain shall be permitted.

h. Slight color variation with no sharp contrast is permitted.

i. Veneer shall be book or slip matched.

j. Minimum nominal segment width shall be 6”.

k. Conspicuous burls and pin knots in cherry and walnut shall be ¼” maximum diameter with no prominent clusters. Average combined quantity shall not exceed 8 per 32 sq. ft.

l. No conspicuous pin knots shall be permitted in maple. Conspicuous burls in maple shall be ¼” maximum diameter with no prominent clusters. Average quantity shall not exceed 6 per 32 sq. ft.

m. Birdseye in maple shall be scattered with no clusters.

n. Slight sugar in maple is permitted. Sugar streaks shall be parallel to the grain and shall be lighter than the darkest cathedral.

o. Occasional sound and scattered gum spots in cherry shall be permitted.

p. Slight worm tracks parallel to the grain and lighter than the darkest cathedral shall be permitted.

q. Slight vine marks and cross bars are permitted.

r. No bull’s eye is permitted in walnut.

s. A maximum of two repaired hairline splits no larger than 1/32” x 3” are permitted.

t. Very small blending repairs are permitted.

High Visibility Surface Requirements:

1. High visibility surfaces include the following:

a. Tops of mobile pedestals.

b. Exterior face of modesty panels, pedestals, and overhead storage end panels.

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c. Exterior ends of overhead storage cabinets, wardrobe and storage cabinets, and lateral files.

2. Wood veneer for these surfaces shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Plain-sliced (flat-cut).

b. Cathedrals shall be centered in segment with equal quarters on each side.

c. Split heart is permitted if a manufactured cathedral is achieved.

d. Slight wild grain in cathedrals that deviates from the desired arc shape is permitted and shall have less than three concave (opposite the cathedral direction) points per cathedral line.

e. No sapwood permitted for cherry and walnut.

f. Maple shall be all sapwood.

g. Slight color and/or mineral streaks that run parallel to the grain shall be permitted. Mineral streaks in maple shall be blending.

h. Slight color variation with no sharp contrast is permitted.

i. Veneer shall be book or slip matched.

j. Minimum nominal segment width shall be 5”.

k. Conspicuous burls shall be ⅜” maximum diameter; pin knots shall be ¼” maximum. There shall be no prominent clusters, and the average combined quantity shall not exceed 10 per 32 sq. ft. in maple, and 24 per 32 sq. ft. in cherry and walnut.

l. Birdseye in maple shall be scattered with no clusters.

m. Slight sugar in maple is permitted.