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71 -- ADJUSTABLE COMPUTER TABLES. POC Karen Stern, Contracting Officer, (212) 264-4794. The Internal Revenue Service intends to award a fixed price contract on a non-competitive basis to steelcase, 510 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY for a purchase of 99 adjustable computer tables with the following specifications: 1). A free standing split surface independently adjustable corner computer table is required per workstation. A panel hung surface is not acceptable. 2). The table shall meet the recommendations of ANSI/HFS 1001-1988. 3). There shall be a clearance envelope under the worksurface as described in ANSI/HFS 100-1988 Section 8.2. The clearance envelope shall have a width of 20 inches, a knee height of 26.2 inches at the front edge of the keyboard surface, a toe depth of 23.5 inches at the floor and a depth of 15 inches at the knee. 4). This table shall have a split surface with a forward integral keyboard surface, (not a drawer or tray), large enough for simultaneous; 1 - keyboarding (11'' deep by 22'' wide) 2 - mouse operations (9'' deep by 8'' wide). 5). The rear monitor surface must accommodate 1. A monitor sized 19'' wide across the front; 15'' wide at the rear and a depth of 24''. 2. A standard document holder, 10'' wide by 10'' deep located to the right or left side of the monitor screen. 3. Monitor must be placed on the diagonal or along the center line of the monitor surface. 6). Potential safety hazards such as pinch points between adjustable and non-adjustable work surfaces shall be minimized. Provide a minimum 1'' clearance between the monitor or keyboard surface and any adjacent fixed height work surfaces. An automatic shut-off or a braking mechanism (in the case of obstruction) is a required for electric adjustability. 7). This table shall also be easily adjusted by the user(s) using a mechanical, (counter balanced or pneumatic) mechanism to allow both the keyboard and monitor surfaces to be independently height adjustable. Neither of these adjustments should be so complex as to preclude the user making adjustments quickly and by themselves. An electric adjustment mechanism will be required for physically challenged individuals, or at the discretion of the IRS. A crank system of adjustment is not acceptable. 8). The furniture adjustment controls shall be convenient and designed so that they encourage use. The controls shall be designed so as not to pose a safety problem during activation. When controls are not in use, they should not violate the clearance envelope under the work surface as specified in number 3 of this section. 9). The dual adjustability feature is essential to accommodate the excessive size of the 19'' monitor. The height of the monitor support surface shall permit the entire viewing area of the display to be located between 0 and 60 degrees below the horizontal plane passing through the eye. The minimum adjustability range of the monitor support surface is 30'' to 42'' above the finished floor. Additional adjustability up to a maximum of 51'' is preferable, based on the IRS studies. 10). The keyboard surface shall have an adjustability range of 22.5'' to 44'' above the finished floor. Additionally the keyboard surface must be adjustable 4'' below and 2'' above the monitor surface. Downward movement of the keyboard surface shall be activated by the adjustment mechanism. Additional adjustability up to a maximum of 46'' is preferable, based on IRS studies. 11). The table must be capable of structurally maintaining an equipment load of approximately (100) lbs. 12). Support base of corner unit to be a pedestal, c-leg or straight leg base with side panels. Side panels are to be set back so as not to impede on the clearance envelope and to allow free leg movement from one surface to another within the workstation. 13). The tables cannot exceed 42 inches in width, nor be more than 24 inches deep. This is a notice of tables intent, and not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible sources capable of providing the tables will be considered if all the above specifications are met. Deviations from the specifications are not acceptable. Any interested parties who believe they can meet all the specifications should contact the contracting officer in writing within 30 days of publication of this notide. (0229)

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