As part of market research the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, In-Service Vessel Sustainment Team is releasing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information related to shipboard furniture to include Berths, Sub-bases, Lockers, Bookcases, Chairs, Desks, Lavatory Units, Closets, Tables, and Wardrobes.  All furniture is to be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawings, Coast Guard drawings, MIL-{RF24712A, Fed. Std. 595B, etc.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information from sources that can manufacture this furniture.  Interested parties are requested to submit their capabilities to the Contracting Officer at [email protected].  Responses shall include the following information:

(1) Offeror capabilities in manufacturing shipboard furniture
(2) Procurement lead time(s)
(3) Business Size
(4) DUNS Number
(5) Warranty information
(6) Preservation, packaging, and marking capabilities
(7) Vendor recommendations, concerns, other considerations

The Coast Guard shall not pay for this information.  All information received in response to this announcement will be kept confidential and will not be returned nor shared outside of this Agency.  The above must be received no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date this notice is published.  Information received after this deadline may not be considered. 

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  Information received as a result of this RFI will be utilized to determine future procurement strategy.