Intent to Sole Source: Modular Systems Furniture Project

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch (AFLCMC/PZIBA) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price commercial purchase order to APG Office Furnishings Inc. The procurement is on behalf of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), which requires four Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape workstations and various Herman Miller TU Series metal storage cases. Because the new workstations must seamlessly connect to existing Herman Miller wall-based furniture, the equipment must be of the same brand and series. Market research and a Request for Information (RFI) sent to MillerKnoll confirmed that authorized dealers are restricted to predetermined trading areas, making APG Office Furnishings Inc. the only authorized government dealer for Herman Miller furniture in the WPAFB area capable of fulfilling this requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, the government will consider all responses received by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses and inquiries must be emailed to Contracting Officer Claire Hess and Contracting Specialist 2d Lt Arlyn Argueta, using the subject line "FA860126Q0142, NASIC F10856." Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for the procurement, design, delivery, and installation of Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape modular systems furniture at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Facility 10856, Room W220. The project integrates new components into a recently completed installation to ensure visual and functional cohesion. This is a contractor-furnished, contractor-installed (CFCI) project executed in two phases over a maximum 120-day period of performance. Phase I involves installing workstation frames, electrical harnesses, receptacles, and top feeds, followed by a 10-to-15-day window for government-provided certified electricians to connect utility power. Phase II entails installing panel skins, worksurfaces, storage units, and accessories, followed by site cleanup and final punch list resolution. Key technical requirements include 53-inch and 68-inch stackable panels with frameless glass screens, height-adjustable tables, mobile pedestals, storage towers, and specific electrical configurations to separate House and Technical power. The contractor must provide comprehensive design services, including site verification, space planning, and AutoCAD-compatible floor, panel, and power distribution plans. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for project management, coordinating base access through Gate 26A, securing tool storage, protecting existing facilities, and performing a final joint walkthrough with the Government Project Manager. Final payment is contingent upon 100% completion of all contract requirements and punch list items.

This Federal Determination and Findings document outlines the National Space Intelligence Center's justification for a sole-source procurement to reconfigure furniture in Building 856, Room W220. The project requires system furniture that physically and electrically integrates with the existing government-owned Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape system. Sourcing alternative brands is unfeasible as it would prevent physical connections, violate Underwriters Laboratories (UL) electrical safety certifications, and result in mismatched, non-functional workstations. Additionally, Herman Miller limits sales through authorized dealers within designated geographic trading areas. APG Office Furnishings, Inc. is the exclusive authorized Herman Miller dealer permitted to bid on and service projects within the Dayton, Ohio region (ZIP codes 45324 and 45433). Consequently, the Contracting Officer has determined that a sole-source award to APG Office Furnishings, Inc. is justified.