Intent to Single Source to Russ Bassett Corp.

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to single source a contract to Russ Bassett Corp of Whittier, California. The notice, posted on March 27, 2025, pertains to a procurement for Lab Office Furniture to be used in the WJHTC B316-2 Labs. The contract falls under NAICS code 337214 for Office Furniture Manufacturing and is set aside for total small business participation. The Special Notice is being published in accordance with Section 3.2.2.4 of the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS). The notice serves as an informational announcement about the agency's planned single source procurement.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform industry about the FAA's decision to contract directly with Russ Bassett Corp for specialized lab office furniture that matches the ergonomic requirements of Air Traffic Control environments. The furniture must replicate the same form, fit, and configuration used in existing Anchorage and Honolulu facilities to ensure duplication and interchangeability. Contractors should note that this is an informational announcement, and no competitive solicitation will be available. The agency will not cover any costs associated with response preparation. Interested parties with questions or comments are instructed to contact Contracting Officer Jeffrey K. Puri via email at Jeffrey.k.puriknight@faa.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST on March 28th, 2025. While the notice indicates a small business set-aside, the procurement is specifically targeted to Russ Bassett Corp as a single source provider.