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Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Region Acquisition Division with National Weather Service (NWS), and Aviation Weather Center (AWC). This limited sources justi... Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Region Acquisition Division with National Weather Service (NWS), and Aviation Weather Center (AWC). This limited sources justification supports a new order to purchase Knoll furniture for the AWC and NWS Central Region Headquarters, located in the NWS Training Center building in Kansas City, MO. Knoll, Inc. is the only source with the capability to match furniture decor with the existing NWS and AWC Knoll furniture, in order to maintain color uniformity, compatibility, form/fit and function. A firm-fixed price delivery order was issued against Knoll, Inc. GSA Schedule GS-03F-078DA. Only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) - This supplemental purchase from Knoll, Inc. will provide compatibility with existing products for reconfiguration purposes,while ensuring continuation of existing and new warranties. All Knoll systems furniture is the same series and can be interchangeable within the three National Weather Service building's offices. Knoll furniture is the same configuration and compatibility as all finishes (fabrics, paints, laminates, veneers, etc.) are the same and coordinate with existing finishes. Previous actions awarded include WC133W17NC0302 and 1331L518FNWWX0117, whereby a single vendor concept to provide standardization of office products throughout has ensured compatibility, maintained aesthetics, extended warranties, and reduced costs. This action will complete all furniture requirements for the previously identified line offices located in Kansas City, MO. No further requirements to purchase furniture from Knoll, Inc. are expected. Should they become necessary, configuration interchangeability of parts will be of the utmost concern. If necessary, the agency will provide all related schedule holders an opportunity to provide a capability statement indicating they can meet the requirement.