Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract - UNICOR - DDSP

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution (DLA Distribution) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for office furniture procurement at the Susquehanna, PA location. The notice specifically outlines a requirement for purchasing and installing ten executive desks, three free-standing drawers, three storage cabinets, three float tables, six chairs, and associated hardware and accessories. The agency intends to award the contract to UNICOR Office Furniture Group under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.203-5(b)(1), which is based on a statutory requirement outlined in 18 U.S.C. 4124. This procurement falls under the Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing NAICS category (337211) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and uses PSC Code 7110 for office furniture. The solicitation is being conducted on a non-competitive basis, emphasizing the need for cohesive and safe workplace furnishings.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are instructed to submit their qualifications and capabilities by Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with submissions to be sent directly to Samuel Tustin via email. The notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive proposal request and that DLA Distribution will proceed with awarding a purchase order to UNICOR Office Furniture Group if no affirmative responses are received from other potential contractors. The solicitation is primarily informational and will not be posted on beta.SAM.gov, which limits broader public visibility. Eligibility appears to be open, but the sole source intention suggests UNICOR is the preferred vendor due to specific statutory considerations. Potential respondents should carefully review the requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities quickly, given the tight submission deadline and the agency's clear intent to proceed with the planned procurement.