CCA Furniture Upgrade

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command (Army Contracting Command) has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source purchase order with Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. for furniture upgrades at the US Southern Command Conference Center of the Americas (CCA). The procurement involves purchasing 103 pieces of furniture to match existing pieces in color, design, and configuration, as directed by the USSOUTHCOM Chief of Staff. The contract will be executed as a fixed-price purchase order under FAR Part 13 procedures, with Operations & Maintenance Army (O&M) FY25 funding. Market research confirmed Ethan Allen as the only authorized distributor capable of meeting the specific furniture requirements. The Special Notice is being published to satisfy public posting requirements for procurements exceeding $25,000.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole-source determination must submit written notice to lian.pino.civ@mail.mil by February 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST, demonstrating their ability to comply with the precise furniture specifications. The government will review any responses but retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed acquisition. Eligible contractors must prove they can provide furniture matching the exact color, makeup, and configuration of existing pieces, which includes specific Ethan Allen models such as Cameron tables, Cyra Maple side chairs, Anderson sofas, and various accent pieces. The procurement requires delivery and installation of all furniture within 30 days after contract award. While the opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, potential contractors must provide sufficiently detailed supporting evidence to demonstrate compliance with the stringent product requirements established by the USSOUTHCOM Chief of Staff.