Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Square Grove LLC (dba UPLIFT Desk, The Huma
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 89243325QFE000473
- Agency
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National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7110 Office Furniture
- Points of contact
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order to Square Grove LLC (dba UPLIFT Desk) for UPLIFT Desk Systems. The notice, posted on February 11, 2025, outlines NETL's intention to procure desk systems through a non-competitive acquisition process under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Square Grove LLC is identified as the sole source vendor for UPLIFT products, with no known authorized resellers. The procurement is specifically aimed at maintaining uniformity across all NETL sites by purchasing identical desk systems that are compatible with existing furniture infrastructure. The special notice covers office furniture within the NAICS 337214 category for Office Furniture Manufacturing.
Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination have until 5:00 PM ET on February 26, 2025, to submit written evidence of their capability to meet NETL's requirements. Responses must be submitted via email directly to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov, with telephone responses explicitly not being accepted. The notice emphasizes that any information received will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive procurement might be warranted. The government retains full discretion in making the final determination about competition for this requirement. Potential respondents must provide concrete documentation demonstrating their ability to fulfill the specific desk system needs outlined in the notice. While this is not a formal request for quotes or proposals, it represents an opportunity for alternative vendors to present their capabilities and potentially challenge the sole source designation.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Square Grove LLC (dba UPLIFT Desk, The Human Solution, Ergohuman) UPLIFT Desk Systems.
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Square Grove LLC (dba UPLIFT Desk, The Human Solution, Ergohuman) for their UPLIFT Desk Systems.
Square Grove LLC (dba UPLIFT Desk, The Human Solution, Ergohuman) is the sole source vendor of UPLIFT products, including UPLIFT Desks, no known authorized resellers exist. The Uplift Desk systems are selected to match the existing UPLIFT Desk systems throughout all NETL sites. Purchasing the same Uplift Desk systems will allow uniformity across all NETL sites. In addition, these systems include sit/stand style bases are compatible with current systems furniture.
This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 5:00 PM ET on February 26, 2025. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, via email at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Uplift Desk Systems | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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