IRS FMSS Furniture Exchange Program Sources Sought

2026-11-03

Questions and answers have been posted on 4 / 27 . BACKGROUNDThe 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 . PURPOSEThis 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 documentation , and performance specifications . Responses may also be used to evaluate overall market capability , including factors such as technical approach , implementation considerations , lifecycle expectations , cost considerations , and risk . The Government may contact respondents for clarification or additional information as part of this market research . Respondents should ensure submissions are complete and sufficiently detailed to enable the Government to evaluate their capability to perform the requirement . Failure to respond to this Notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation . The Government is not required to acknowledge receipt of responses or provide feedback . If a solicitation is issued in the future , it will be synopsized in accordance with applicable regulations ; however , responses to this Notice will not be considered responses to any future solicitation . SCOPEThe Contractor shall provide all personnel , supervision , transportation , equipment , tools , materials , and management necessary to perform : Furniture planning and designFurniture evaluation and credit determinationFurniture de - installation and removalRemanufacturing and refinishingDelivery and installationRecycling and disposalDocumentation and reportingThe requirement includes workstations , systems furniture , filing and storage , conference and case goods , and other office furniture as identified in individual Task Orders / Delivery Orders ( TO / DOs ). Individual projects may range from2 , 500 SF to 55 , 000 SF , with furniture from multiple manufacturers and product lines . Program objectives include : Maximize valueof current IRS office furniture through reuse and Exchange / Sale . Coordinatefurniture needs and availability across projects and territories . Streamlineplanning and delivery of furniture services to IRS project managers and end users . Documentenvironmental and cost savings for reporting and continuous improvement . The goal is to align IRS furniture inventory with current space needs by eliminating unused or outdated items and updating furnishings in a manner that minimizes cost and environmental impact .*** Prospective vendors are encouraged to review the attached draft Performance Work Statement ( PWS ) for an overview of the scope and objectives of this requirement . Please note that the PWS is subject to change based upon the feedback and insights gathered through this RFI . *** RESPONDING TO THIS RFISources able to satisfy the requirements detailed in the PWS are invited to submit information describing their capabilities . Please limit submissions to aMAXIMUMof 15 pages ( including cover page , white paper response , diagrams , photos , etc .). Responses shall be provided in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format , using 11 font size and 8 . 5 x 11 - inch pages . No hard copies will be accepted . Submissions shall be received at IRS via email to Davida . E . Patton @ irs . gov and Francesa . Contee @ irs . gov , no later than 12 : 00pm EST Thursday , April 30 , 2026 . Early submissions are encouraged . IRS reserves the right to review late submissions , however , there is no guarantee of review of late submissions . Please include the RFI title “ RFI Response to FEP ( Company Name )” in the subject line of your email and provide electronic submission ( Word or PDF ) of your response . Responses shall include the information requested below . The cover page ( one page maximum ) shall include the following information : Company Information and Single Point of Contact ( Name , Title , Contact Information ) SAM . gov Unique Entity Identifier ( UEI ) Addresses - mailing , website , social mediaBrief Overview of the CompanyNumber of EmployeesBusiness Type , NAICS code ( s ), Company Size ( other than small , small business , Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ), etc .) List of any GSA , NASA SEWP , GWAC Contracts or other Federal Contracts similar to this requirementIn addition to the cover page , the Government requests responses to the questions provided in the attachment “ FMSS Furniture Exchange Program RFI Questions ”. Prospective vendors shall limit the responses to the RFI questions and any supplemental documentation , such as diagrams , photos , attachments , testimonials to aMAXIMUMof 14 pages . Responses received by the Government exceeding the 15 - page limit will not be reviewed beyond the first 15 pages . Any company proprietary information , performance capabilities , and / or future modifications should be clearly identified and marked ; please segregate proprietary information . Please be advised that all submissions are confidential between the company and the Government , shall be deemed Government property , and will not be returned . QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THE RFIAll questions regarding this RFI shall be received at IRS via email at Davida . E . Patton @ irs . gov , and due no later than5 : 00pm EST Tuesday , April 21 , 2026 . All answers to the questions will be posted via this publication on SAM . gov . TERMS & CONDITIONSThis Request for Information ( RFI ) does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response . All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely the responsibility of the respondent . Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement . The Government is not obligated to pursue any particular acquisition strategy or alternative as a result of this RFI , and responses will not be returned . The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any lawful purpose . The Government may contact some , all , or none of the respondents to obtain clarification or additional information as part of this market research effort . Any such communication is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as an indication of the Government ’ s intent to pursue a contract or enter into negotiations . Respondents are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to evaluate their capabilities . The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of responses or provide feedback . Following review of responses , the Government may issue a pre - solicitation notice and / or solicitation via the Government Point of Entry ( e . g ., SAM . gov ) or other appropriate platforms ( e . g ., GSA eBuy ). Responses to this RFI will not be considered responses to any future solicitation . Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation .

Maryland

2026-05-02