Navy solicitation spotlight: Furniture install (NAICS 337214) — what to verify before you quote

Executive takeaway

A NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka notice titled “Furniture” (PSC 7110; NAICS 337214) is summarized as “Install Furniture. See attached.” With so little detail in the synopsis, your go/no-go hinges on what the attachments say about the site, the furniture list, and what the government expects under “install.” If you can mobilize for an install job and are comfortable quoting with tight documentation, this can be a fast-turn opportunity—provided you verify scope and access requirements in the attachments.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is seeking a contractor to install furniture. The public description does not specify quantities, rooms, building, delivery responsibilities, or any special handling. The practical intent is likely to get furniture set in place and usable on the installation—exact definition and acceptance criteria should be in the attached documents referenced in the notice.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Furniture installation (assembly and placement) as defined in the attachments.
• Coordination with the government site for access, staging, and any on-base procedures (verify in attachments).
• Compliance with acceptance/inspection requirements tied to “installed” status (verify in attachments).
• Any ancillary tasks bundled into “install” such as packaging removal, debris disposal, floor/wall protection, anchoring, or minor adjustments (verify in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if:
  • You regularly perform commercial or government furniture installs and can price labor, tools, and mobilization cleanly.
  • You can respond quickly and build a quote based strictly on the attachments (since the synopsis is minimal).
  • You have a plan for site coordination and any access constraints described in the attachments.
• Pass if:
  • You cannot commit without a fully explicit scope—and the attachments don’t resolve key unknowns (delivery vs. install, site constraints, acceptance criteria).
  • You lack installation crews or the ability to manage on-site logistics required by the attachments.
  • You are uncomfortable with tight timelines (the response deadline is soon) or unclear change/control boundaries.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• Completed quote/offer as required by the solicitation (verify in attachments).
• Scope acknowledgement tied to the attachment(s) describing what “Install Furniture” includes (verify in attachments).
• Schedule/lead time and on-site work plan aligned to the government’s requested period (verify in attachments).
• Pricing breakout format if requested (labor, travel/mobilization, equipment, disposal, etc.) (verify in attachments).
• Any base access or site-entry submittals (verify in attachments).
• Representations/certifications and any required forms (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

• Start with the attachments: confirm whether the government provides the furniture or expects the contractor to provide it. The synopsis only says “Install Furniture.”
• Clarify unit basis: look for an item list (per piece, per room, per lot) and define what constitutes “installed.” If the attachments include an acceptance checklist, price to that.
• Identify site constraints: elevators, stairs, limited work windows, protected areas, parking/staging limitations, or required escorting (verify in attachments). These can dominate labor hours.
• Price risk intentionally: if the furniture mix/quantities are ambiguous, consider requesting clarification (if the solicitation allows) and align your assumptions explicitly to attachment references.
• Benchmark your internal history: use your prior installed-per-piece labor assumptions by furniture type (casegoods vs. workstations vs. seating), then adjust for any site restrictions stated in the attachments.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with a local installation crew if the attachments require rapid mobilization or on-site presence you don’t maintain.
• Use a material handling/logistics subcontractor if staging, internal moves, or packaging removal/disposal are included under “install” (verify in attachments).
• If anchoring or minor facility interface work is included, consider a small facilities/handyman subcontractor—but only if the attachments allow it.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Scope ambiguity: “Install Furniture” can range from simple assembly to full delivery, placement, anchoring, and cleanup. Treat attachments as the only authoritative scope.
• Access and scheduling: on-site work at a government facility can impose constraints; confirm any specific entry requirements in the attachments.
• Hidden line items: debris removal, packaging disposal, protection of existing finishes, and after-hours work are common pitfalls—verify what’s required.
• Change control: ensure your quote assumptions are clearly tied to the attachment-defined counts/locations so you can manage changes.

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How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice and pull the attachment(s) referenced by “Install Furniture. See attached.”
2. Extract the furniture list, locations, and definition of “install” (delivery/placement/anchoring/cleanup).
3. Build a quote with explicit assumptions that cite the attachment sections/pages.
4. Submit by the stated deadline and keep a copy of the attachment-based scope matrix for post-award control.

Need help deciding whether to bid—and how to structure the response fast? Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you triage the attachments, shape compliant assumptions, and assemble a clean submission package.