7195--Brand name or equal to Kwalu- Behavioral health furniture

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, specifically the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24226Q0362 for the procurement of behavioral health furniture to support the Northport VAMC facility. The solicitation seeks brand name or equal to Kwalu furniture items including two 3-seat sofas, two 2-seat love seats, 15 single-seat chairs, two end tables, one coffee table, and one 60-66 inch diameter dining/activity table. All upholstered furniture must meet BIFMA X5.4-2020 certification standards with antimicrobial, water-resistant healthcare-grade fabric, double-stitched seams, non-removable cushions, tamper-resistant legs, and minimum weight capacities of 350 pounds for chairs, 500 pounds for loveseats, and 750 pounds for sofas. Evaluation will be based on technical conformance to Statement of Work specifications, pricing, and past performance, with awards made on a firm-fixed-price basis. The offer due date is March 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and all submissions must include manufacturer specifications, bill of materials, product literature, FAR Buy American Certificate, VAAR 852.219-76 Compliance Certificate, signed SF 1449, and warranty information.

This solicitation is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, meaning only qualifying SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit quotations. There is no identified incumbent contractor referenced in the solicitation documents. The furniture must be delivered within 120 days of order acknowledgment, with inside delivery and full assembly required at Buildings 64 and 65 located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport, New York 11768. A 10-year warranty covering construction and finish is mandatory, and the vendor is responsible for removal of all packaging debris. The NAICS code assigned is 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard, and the PSC code is 7195 (Miscellaneous Furniture and Fixtures).