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71 -- MODULAR,DESK-BASED,PANEL INDEPENDENT SOL 3FNS-96-G3-01 POC Jasmine Carter 703-305-7183 (FAX) Jasmine Carter plans to purchase approximated 2204 modular, panelindependent, desk-based workstations for the US customs service. Full and opencompetition. Mock-UPS will be required within 3 weeks after solicitationclosing. Interested parties must FAX and affirmative response to 703-305-7183. Inquiries must include a name, Company name, telephone number, and address to which Solicitation can be sent. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Certifications stating that product complies with the following testingrequirements/standards will be required at Solicitation closing. Full test reports may be required at Contracting Officer'S request. A Solicitation is contemplated by Feb 21, 1996. Installation of furniture to begin in October 1996. Base units-ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-1989 sections 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, and 15. Functional load of 350 lbs. And proof load 15 lbs/linear inch. Lateral files-ANSI/BIFMA X5.2-1989 pedestals-drawers tested to ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-1989 sections 4, 5, 6. Overhead storage-ANSI/BIFMA X5.6-1993. Doors tested right, left, Center. Force of not more than 5 lbs. For section 9. Tall storage units-ANSI/BIFMA X5.2-1989, pull force not to exceed 5 lbs. In sections 7 and 9. Locks-ANSI/BIFMA X5.3-1989 section 7. Tackable acoustical screen-tested acoustically in accordance W/ASTM test method for absorbtion coefficient by reverberation room method C-423 using most recent issue over the four standard octave interval up to 2000Hz. NCR rating of not less than .80 and STC of not less than 33. Screen fabrics and wall covering-smoke development of not more than 150 and flame spread of not more than 25 in accordance W/ASTM-E84. Electrical-use Copper wire. Shall be UL rated and comply with NEC. Wire management-UL rated and comply with NEC. Demountable partitions-STC shall be between 35-40 and shall be in accordance with ASTM 90. STC in accordance with ASTM E-413. Panels shall meet ANSI/BIFMA X5.6-1993 for panel strength.(0032)

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