IRS Fmss Furniture Exchange Program Sources Sought

BACKGROUND

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Facilities Management & Security Services (FMSS), is responsible for providing IRS Business Units with sustainable workstations and office furniture that support a safe, secure, and mission-effective work environment.

FMSS manages nationwide workspace realignment, reduction, and consolidation efforts and must optimize existing furniture assets by reusing, exchanging, recycling, or disposing of inventory in accordance with Federal Management Regulation (FMR) requirements.

PURPOSE

This Sources Sought Notice (Notice) is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, quotations, or bids, nor does it represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this Notice is to identify and assess the availability, interest, and capability of qualified sources to perform the potential requirement described herein. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the potential for small business participation and any barriers to entry. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for reference.

This Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in responding. All costs associated with responding to this Notice are solely the responsibility of the respondent. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort, and the Government is not obligated to pursue any acquisition as a result of this Notice. Responses will not be returned.

The Government reserves the right to use information submitted in response to this Notice for any lawful purpose. Respondents are responsible for clearly marking any proprietary or competition-sensitive information. The Government may use non-proprietary information to develop its acquisition strategy, requirements...