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GSA Furniture ExpertGSA has had multiple discussions with industry and government on the definition of fabric levels. It is our understanding that entry level, mid-grade and high level fabrics have different meanings to both industry and government.
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in Furniture & Furnishings Category• In my opinion, attempting to define price points or groupings of fabrics based on abrasion tests is not a valid course. Some of the most costly fabrics have very low abrasion resistance numbers and some of the least costly fabrics have...Read MorePosted 07/02/2014 7:18 PMFrom my experience, fabric grade is usually tied to fiber content, construction, weave complexity, and price. Wyzenbeek results can be a factor, but usually durability is a product of those other factors and does not determine grade alone.There can be a...Read MorePosted 07/03/2014 11:47 AMIn our small manufacturing company, grades are determined by our cost to buy the textile.Textiles that are purchased in rolls from the mill are less expensive than "cuts" which are usually purchased from a secondary supplier. Cost is also...Read MorePosted 07/10/2014 1:18 PMI reached out to one of our fabric suppliers to gather more information about fabric grading. Here is the information I obtained from the supplier. Fabric grades relate to the cost of the fabrics and provide manufacturers witha means for determining...Read MorePosted 07/15/2014 10:21 AMWe find that most manufactures have a number or letter grading system. Always starting with 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C for the lowest grades and going up from there. Entry level and mid-grade fabrics are normally direct from Mills and high level fabrics are...Read MorePosted 07/15/2014 11:10 PM -
GSA Furniture ExpertPDF File of Questions and Answers from FSSI Furniture Industry Engagement Virtual Event, held on April 15, 2014.
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in Furniture & Furnishings CategoryIn response to one of the Questions, you indicated that GSA will perform a Small Business Impact Analysis. Various Executive Orders including E.O 13563 issued by the Obama Administration in January 201 require a Cost-Benefit Analysis with special...Read MorePosted 05/16/2014 9:59 AM -
GSA Furniture ExpertGSA Response to the Coalition for Government Procurement’s Comments and Questions:
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GSA Furniture ExpertOn Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM (EST), GSA will be holding a virtual meeting dedicated to engaging commercial industry to gather their input regarding the development of a government-wide, potential strategic sourcing program related to furniture products and services.
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in Furniture & Furnishings CategoryHas the FSSI GSA virtual meeting from April 15th been posted yet?Please advise.Posted 04/29/2014 9:04 AM -
GSA Furniture ExpertRequest for Information (RFI) targeted to furniture industry regarding a government-wide program designed to improve the way the federal government sources and manages furniture products and services.
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in Furniture & Furnishings CategoryWill confirmation of submission be provided? My company emailed our response on Thursday 4/3/14 but have not received a read reciept or reply confirming delivery.Thanks.Posted 04/07/2014 12:46 PMHello we are a dealer, not a manufacturer and would like to participate in an opportunity to provide office furniture. Please confirm that dealers will be considered. thank you !Posted 04/07/2014 5:11 PM -
GSA Furniture ExpertAfter receiving feedback on the Request for Information (RFI) and careful consideration, the closing date of the RFI is being extended three weeks to Friday, May 16, 2014. This date is also one month after the Virtual Listen to Industry Meeting which will clarify any questions regarding the RFI.
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