Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 11103.1B
Furnishings (Furniture, Window Coverings,
Carpeting, Tableware, and Appliances) Allowances
For all policy regarding expenditures of furnishings, window coverings, carpeting, tableware,
and appliances, refer to enclosure 3, which delineates expenditure approval thresholds and
approval authority for expenditures in excess of these thresholds.
Furnishings
It is expected of Representational Facilities to have furnishings that will enhance the occupant's
ability to perform official entertainment functions. The Coast Guard provides supplemental
furnishings to assist in furnishing the public entertainment areas of these facilities. Government
provided furniture is not intended for and should not be expected to be a replacement to personal
belongings. Government-provided supplemental furniture is authorized for official
entertainment areas defined as living rooms, dining room, foyer, family room or den, hallways,
porches or patios, guest bedrooms, and Special Command Aide spaces. The following list
contains the supplemental furniture items that would be found in a Representational Facility:
Living Room:
Couch
Miscellaneous:
Love Seat
Throw Rugs (as appropriate)
Two (2) Chairs
Desk w/chair for SCA
Coffee Table
5-drawer file cabinet for SCA
Two (2) End Tables
Sleeper Couch (loveseat) for SCA
Two (2) Lamps
Porch or Patio: Patio Table w/ Umbrella
Dining Room:
China Hutch
(seating for 12)
Dining Table and Chairs
Two (2) Side Tables
(seating for up to 16)
Portable Bar
Buffet Server
Tea Cart
Guest Room:
Bed and Head Board
Table Pads
Dresser w/Mirror
Two (2) Nightstands
Foyer:
Entry Table
Desk with Chair
Mirror
Two (2) Lamps
Lamp
It is imperative to ensure usability of furniture to those who succeed the current occupant.
Therefore, neutral color schemes are recommended for all furniture. The Engineering
Logistics Command will maintain a website which will contain on-line catalogs for all
furniture, china, tableware, flatware, and hollowware on GSA contract. All new or
replacement items shall be ordered through this website. Access information will be
contained in the Representational Facilities' Residents Guide.
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