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) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procuring office chairs through a small purchase procurement process. The solicitation specifically covers four line items within a single lot, targeted at outfitting the MFCU's office space with new seating solutions. The procurement was officially posted on September 21, 2011, with a very tight response window, closing on September 23, 2011 - just two days after the initial posting. This rapid turnaround suggests an urgent need for the office furniture, likely to support ongoing operations or a recent office renovation. The RFQ appears to be a straightforward acquisition focused on standardizing office chair inventory for the MFCU, with no complex technical specifications or extensive evaluation criteria mentioned in the available documentation.

The contract opportunity is explicitly restricted to D.C. Supply Schedule (DCSS) contractors, which limits participation to pre-approved vendors within the District of Columbia's procurement ecosystem. This restriction effectively creates a set-aside procurement that prioritizes local business participation and maintains a streamlined vendor selection process. By constraining the bidding to DCSS contractors, the District ensures that potential suppliers have already been vetted and meet certain local business standards. While specific budget details are not provided, the small purchase designation and limited scope suggest a relatively modest contract value. The procurement appears focused on supporting the local government's operational needs through a targeted, efficient acquisition process that leverages the existing DCSS contractor network.