Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Division of Procurement, 825 N. Capitol St. NE,Room 6406 Washington, DC 20426

83 -- LEATHER MATERIAL, UPHOLSTERY SOL FERC95-R-50417 POC Dave Orszak, Contracting Officer FERC intends to award a sole source fixed price contract to Davis Furniture Industries, Inc. for about 34,000 square feet of leather material used to cover single seat and two and three seat sofas manufactured by Davis. Hides are required to be 60 square feet or greater to make a minimum of two pieces each 40 inches by 30 inches. Hides shall be clear of defects and meet the following requirements: Grain: top grain leather; Finish: semi aniline; Thickness:1.0 mm +/- 0.1mm; Flamability per Cal. Tech Bulletin 177 Section E (CS-191-53) MVSS 302 and Boston BFD IX-1; Abrasion Test: 800 per ASTM D 3384-80, 500 gram load.; Colorfastness to Light Rating: 4; Colorfastness to Cracking Rating: Wet and Dry 4.5; Color: Navy Blue or Equal; Delivery is 45 days after award; FOB High Point, NC. This action is contemplated in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1). Davis is the only known responsible source that can satisfy the Government's requirements. Synopsis responses shall be in writing and contain the following: A definitive statement indicating the ability to meet each of the technical requirements, ability to meet the delivery schedule, list of Federal agencies furnished the same leather material and points of contact and their telephone numbers. Firms responding should indicate whether or not they are small or disadvantaged businesses. This is not a request for proposals. Closing date for receipt of qualifications is 15 days after the date of publication. No telephone requests will be considered. As a result of this notice of intent to award, if any responses are received from responsible sources, the Contracting officer may issue a solicitation. No additional synopsis will be issued and the solicitation will be issued to Davis and other firms considered capable of meeting the requirements. (0115)

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