AD0-OIG-FY11 (P-261-11) Procure Office Chairs for the DC Office of the Inspector General's MFCU

The District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking to procure office chairs through a small purchase Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a specific focus on four line items within a single lot. The procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID AD0-OIG-FY11 (P-261-11), was posted on September 21, 2011, with a rapid turnaround time and a due date of September 23, 2011. The solicitation is exclusively for office furniture, specifically chairs, to be used by the DC Office of the Inspector General's MFCU. Potential vendors must be registered contractors on the D.C. Supply Schedule (DCSS), which limits the competitive pool to pre-approved local suppliers. The tight timeline suggests an urgent operational need for these office chairs, indicating a quick procurement process designed to expedite equipment acquisition for the agency.

This procurement opportunity is strategically restricted to DCSS contractors, effectively creating a set-aside contract for local vendors within the District of Columbia. The small purchase nature of the RFQ implies a relatively modest procurement value, likely under federal small purchase thresholds. By limiting participation to DCSS-registered contractors, the District ensures that only vetted, local suppliers can compete for this opportunity. The restrictive approach supports local business development while maintaining a streamlined, efficient procurement process. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The contract appears designed to address a specific, immediate need for office furniture for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with an emphasis on supporting local district-based businesses through the supply schedule participation requirement.