PN79443_RTA_V3_FFE.pdf

RFP No. W912PM18R0003

SOF Human Performance Training Center (HPTC)

PN 79443

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Furnishings, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E)

Specifications - Volume 3 of 3

September 2018

SECTION 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

POINT OF CONTACT LIST

MANUFACTURERS / ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS LIST

FF&E PROCUREMENT LIST

ACCESSORIES

FILES AND STORAGE

TABLES

SYSTEMS FURNISHINGS

EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

COST ESTIMATE

SECTION 17.

SECTION 18.

SECTION 19. FURNITURE COLOR BOARDS - TO BE PROVIDED BY GC INTERIOR DESIGNER

UNICOR WAIVER FORM

SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 2.

SECTION 11.

ARTWORK - USER FURNISHED / USER INSTALLED

SECTION 3.

SECTION 4. COMPOSITE FF&E FLOOR PLANS

FF&E NARRATIVE

BEST VALUE ANALYSIS & STATEMENT

SECTION 8.

SEATING

SECTION 6.

SECTION 10.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 14.

SECTION 12.

DESKS

SECTION 7.

SECTION 13.

SECTION 16.

SECTION 9.

SECTION 15.

HPTC

Fort Bragg North Carolina

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

SECTION 2

FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

FURNITURE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Furniture Item Descriptions (FID) Fort Bragg, NC – Human Performance Training Center, PN 79443

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Section 2

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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

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2.11 Ergonomic Task Stool

2.12 Systems Furniture

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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 Sections 8-13. 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 Sections 8-13:

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. Sections 8-13 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 Sections 8-13 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 Sections 8-13 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 3rd party 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 3rd party 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, October 1, 2009, Section 3 – Lumber.

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

2. AWI (Architectural Wood Institute), Architectural Woodwork Standards – 1st Edition, October 1, 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. 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.

Moderate Visibility Surface Requirements:

1. Moderate visibility surfaces include the following:

a. Interior face of modesty panels and both faces of overhead storage end panels.

b. Interior faces and shelves of bookcases.

c. Interior of overhead storage cabinets, wardrobe and storage cabinets.

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

a. Plain-sliced (flat-cut).

b. Split heart is permitted.

c. No sapwood permitted for cherry and walnut.

d. Color and/or mineral streaks that run parallel to the grain shall be permitted. Mineral streaks in maple shall be blending.

e. Color variation with some contrast is permitted; color variation in maple shall be slight.

f. Veneer shall be book or slip matched.

g. Minimum nominal segment width shall be 3”.

h. Conspicuous burls in cherry and walnut shall be ½”maximum diameter; pin knots shall be ¼” maximum. The average combined quantity shall not exceed 64 per 32 sq. ft.

i. Conspicuous pin knots in maple shall be ¼” maximum diameter. Conspicuous burls in maple shall be ½” maximum diameter. Average combined quantity shall not exceed 16 per 32 sq. ft.

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

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

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l. Scattered sound and repaired knots are permitted. Sound knots shall not exceed ⅜” diameter;

repaired knots shall not exceed ⅛” diameter. The combined average number shall not exceed one per 8 sq. ft.

m. Gum spots in cherry shall be permitted.

n. Few bark pockets not to exceed ⅛” x 1” are permitted.

o. Slight worm tracks are permitted.

p. Vine marks and cross bars are permitted; vine marks in maple shall be slight.

q. Bull’s eye is permitted in walnut.

r. A maximum of four repaired hairline splits no larger than ⅛” x 8” are permitted.

s. 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.

Component Construction:

1. All casegood components shall be constructed of a Grade M2 or M3 particleboard core with veneer on exposed faces and a backer sheet on unexposed faces.

2. Desks and other products with chassis construction shall be assembled using tenon & groove, or equal construction methods, and be reinforced with hardwood cleats, or a similar method of reinforcement.

3. Pedestals shall be assembled with tenon and groove construction or dowels; dowel construction shall be reinforced with corner brackets and stretcher bars for stability.

4. Desk pedestals shall be the full nominal depth of the work surface unless limited by wire access cavities or overhangs.

5. Back panels on freestanding storage cabinets shall be let into the sides so that no raw edges are visible.

6. Tops and ends of storage units shall be securely connected with metal fasteners and hardwood biscuits.

Drawers:

1. Drawer fronts shall be solid wood or a veneered panel with a solid wood edge band.

2. Drawers shall be 5-sided with a separate, removable front for field replacement without disturbing the contents of the drawer.

3. Drawer sides and backs shall be minimum 7/16” thick solid hardwood assembled with dowels or with dovetailed joints, or ½” thick plywood assembled with dowels. Variance from the thickness requirement for file drawer sides shall only be permitted when the metal file rails attached to the top drawer edge require the dimension to be less. In no instance shall the thickness of the drawer side be reduced to less than 3/8”.

4. Drawer bottoms shall be a 3-ply construction of particleboard, MDF, or a similarly engineered wood core, with a veneer face and backer sheet on the underside of the panel. Drawer bottoms shall be

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5. File drawers shall have full extension ball bearing slides with a dampened start/stop feature and a positive stop.

6. Box drawers shall have the same slides as file drawers, except that the suspension must allow access to a minimum 3/4 of the drawer’s depth.

7. Box drawers shall have a divider.

8. File drawers shall have full height sides with metal file rails for front-to-back and side-to-side filing.

9. File drawers and hanging systems shall support hanging file folders without the folders binding or falling through and shall allow the drawer to close with index tabs in place.

10. Drawers of a composite core miter-fold construction, laminated with vinyl material, are non-conforming.

11. File drawers that require a separate metal file frame to accommodate hanging folders are non-conforming.

Work Surfaces and Tops:

1. Work surfaces shall be constructed of a Grade M2 or M3 particleboard core or a ~45 lb. medium density fiberboard core with veneer on the face and a backer material on the underside. Work surfaces shall be a minimum 1 3/16” thick.

2. Work surfaces shall be connected to the chassis/pedestals with steel angle brackets or a similar method of attachment.

3. Work surfaces and tops shall have hardwood edges with profiles or solid wood edge band. Species of edge shall match the species of veneer used on the work surface, except solid maple shall be acceptable in lieu of solid cherry edges.

4. Work surfaces shall be available with factory or field installed grommets. Grommets shall be a minimum of 1¾” in diameter, include covers and inserts, and shall have a low profile. All desks shall have 2 grommets separated by a minimum of 6 inches to accommodate NIPRNET and

SIPRNET.

5. Bridges, returns, and run-off work surfaces shall have a coped edge for a smooth transition to adjoining work surfaces.

Modesty Panels, End Panels, and Supports:

1. Modesty panels shall be available for return work surfaces.

2. End panels shall be capable of supporting the work surface without modesty or back panels.

Overhead Storage Units:

1. Doors shall have concealed European style hinges with a minimum opening of 95 degrees.

2. The minimum height from the work surface to the bottom of the hutch shall be 18”.

3. Shall be securely attached to work surfaces with industrial grade double-stick tape.

Freestanding Storage:

1. Lateral file and hybrid storage cabinet drawers shall conform to the drawer construction requirements for pedestals.

2. Lateral file cabinets shall be standard with an interlock mechanism to prevent more than one drawer opening at one time.

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3. Lateral file and hybrid storage cabinets shall be standard with central locking; only one lock should be required to secure all drawers and/or doors in a unit.

4. Doors shall have concealed European style hinges with a minimum opening of 95 degrees.

5. Doors on media cabinets for video screens or TV storage shall have pocket doors that retract and store in the cabinet or hinges that allow doors to open fully for unobstructed viewing of the screen.

6. Storage cabinet and bookcase shelves shall be adjustable on ~1½” centers.

7. The interior cabinet depth of wardrobes shall accommodate a coat rod for shoulder-out hanging of garments using standard coat hangers, except when required depth is less than 24”.

8. Wardrobe or storage cabinets in modular desk assemblies shall match the combined total height of the adjacent return or credenza plus the overhead storage unit.

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 or be shielded by a valance or trim board to fully conceal the fixture.

3. Task lights shall be sized to provide even illumination over the length of the work surface. Task lighting for 72”wide overhead storage units shall be the no less than ~48”wide.

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

5. Task lights shall provide glare control.

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

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

8. Fluorescent lamps shall be Energy Star rated.

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.

2.7 Ergonomic Task and Conference Seating

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year – Mechanisms, pneumatic cylinders, casters, arms, and seat pan adjustment.

2. 5 year – Foam and fabric.

3. Warranty for task seating shall cover 24/7 application and users up to 325 pounds. Multi-shift applications shall not cause warranty to be pro-rated.

4. Warranty for conference seating shall cover users up to 325 pounds.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011-General Purpose Office Chairs

Material

1. Chair padding materials and fabric shall comply with the State of California Technical Information

Bulletin 117.

General Requirements:

1. A pneumatic cylinder shall be used to accomplish the seat height adjustment.

2. Chairs shall have a forward seat edge flex, or shall tilt at least 1”, and/or have a waterfall edge.

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3. Chairs shall have:

a. Synchronized tilt with a minimum 2:1 back-to-seat recline ratio with a user adjustment for tilt and a means of adjusting the backrest tension. The tension adjustment shall be achieved by a user-adjustable control.

OR

b. The user adjustment for tilt shall be achieved by a weight sensing mechanism.

4. Chairs shall have a tilt lock or stop position mechanism that the user can adjust while seated.

5. The recline angle (angle between the seat and back) shall have an adjustment of 15 degrees or more, and should fall within the range of 90 to approximately 120 degrees from the horizontal position.

6. Chairs shall have a 360 degree swivel.

7. Mesh back fabrics shall have elasticity elongation properties that will not allow the mesh to sag, sink, cradle, or hammock.

8. There shall be no hard edges on the frame’s structure which comes in contact with the user and shall not cause discomfort when changing posture.

9. Chairs shall have a 5-star base with a minimum dimension of 25” in diameter.

Adjustable Arm Requirements:

1. Arm adjustments shall be made without the use of any tools.

2. The arm depth adjustment shall be independent of the seat depth adjustment.

3. User shall be able to make all arm adjustments while seated.

2.8 Seating, Metal Frame

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year – Frame and glides or casters.

2. 5 year –Thermoplastic.

3. 3 year – Fabric and finishes.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2002 General Purpose Office Chairs

Material

1. Chair padding materials and fabric shall comply with the State of California Technical Information

Bulletin 117.

General Requirements:

1. Frame shall be tubular steel or die-cast aluminum or ½” diameter wire rod.

2. Joints shall be welded.

3. Non-marring floor glides or casters.

4. Chair shall have a reinforced back, legs, and arms.

5. The seat shall have a waterfall edge.

6. The back attachment to the frame shall be concealed.

7. Back flex mechanisms shall gradually increase resistance with applied pressure.

2.9 Lounge Seating

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Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year – Structure.

2. 5 year – Foam and fabric.

3. 5 year – Wood veneer and functional mechanisms.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2005 Lounge Seating

OR

GSA 3FNE-CO 00-594A/596A Lounge Seating Traditional and Transitional

Material

1. Chair padding materials and fabric shall comply with the State of California Technical Information

Bulletins 117.

2.10 Seating, Wood Frame

Warranty Requirements:

1. 10 year – Frame, suspension, and glides.

2. 3 year – Fabric and finishes.

Testing and Standards:

ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2002 General Purpose Office Chairs

Material

1. Chair padding materials and fabric shall comply with the State of California Technical Information

Bulletin 117.

General Requirements:

1. Frame shall be kiln-dried hardwood. Joints shall be carefully fitted, glued, and secured with not less than two dowels, mortise and tenon, or screws. Joints shall be reinforced with corner blocks that are screwed into the frame.

2. Arms shall be securely attached to the frame with dowels or mechanical fasteners.

3. Back and seat shall have high-resilience, minimum 2.2 lb/cu. ft. density foam over polypropylene webbing, sinuous spring, or coil suspension.

4. Seat shall be moderately firm and shall not “bottom out”.

5. Foam shall be cut and contoured to fit the frame and secured with glue.

6. Foam and padding shall be evenly distributed and upholstered to produce a taut, stuffed appearance with no dimpling or lumps.

7. Upholstery shall be stretched tightly and securely attached with no puckering at edges or skewing of fabric pattern or grain.

8. Glides shall be shall be non-marring and shall not snag carpet flooring.

Wood and Finish Requirements:

1. All wood shall be kiln-dried to a moisture content of 6-8%.

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2. Legs shall be kiln-dried solid hardwood.

3. Exposed wood species shall be maple or cherry; beech shall be acceptable for medium to dark finishes only.

4. All exposed wood shall be free from discoloration, splits, grain separation, worm holes, knots, and ruptured grain.

5. Characteristics such as pin knots,…