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Home My WebLink AboutAFS W9 Ins Cert Cap StmtMalli Pedamallu President & CEO Certifications: WMBE/BEP by IL State CMS DBE/WBE by City of Chicago WBE/WOSB by WBDC -Midwest Regions covered: United States & Canada NAICS codes: 238390, 3372, 4234, 3399, 4532, 541, 315 D&B number: 08-101-7726 CAGE codes: 816M5, 692R4 Keywords: Office Furniture High-Density Shelving Systems Office Storage Cabinets Fireproof File Cabinets Color Label & Color-coded Filing Custom File Folders & accessories Filing labels, Printing & DMS Office Supplies & Products Lease, Property & Order - Management Software Solutions Janitorial Supplies& Products Medical Forms & Filing Supplies School and Library Furniture Mailroom and Cafeteria Furniture Laptop storage solutions Modular Furniture Systems Bulk Shelving Products GSA Contracts PPE Equipment Apparel & Promotional Products Awards and Recognitions Banners, Signage & Printing CAPABILITY STATEMENT BUSINESS SUMMARY: We are a total office solutions company that specializes in custom High-Density Shelving Systems, Filing Cabinets, Office Furniture, Office Supplies, Logo’d Apparel, Promotional Products, Banners and Signage, Awards and recognitions. Will stop at nothing to meet the demands of our Customers in managing Office storage space and promoting their brand. GOAL: Resolve Office Space Management and Company Branding challenges with our Innovative Solutions OBJECTIVES: Support Offices on space optimization and transformation Support Corporates Branding efforts and Outreach Capabilities: Authorized dealer for major Filing & Furniture Manufacturers Office Filing & Storage Solutions to store more in less space White glove installations and relocations Branding projects logo’ d apparel and promotional items Differentiators: Business in live since 1999 Disadvantaged Minority Women-Owned Small Business Decades of experience serving Government agencies and Corporates in various industries Best-in-class Customer Service is our Promise Dedicated Service Representative to your Account FREE Samples and Consultation on Space planning needs We make products based on our Customer needs rather than just selling standard shelf items GSA & Volume discount PricingRepresentative Customers: University of Pittsburg Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority Xylem Watermark Solutions SAM registration: Expires on 10/05/2021 www.FilingToday.com www.Brandinghawk.com 888-891-1970 info@americanfilingsolutions.com 6/6/2021 GSA eLibrary Contractor Information https://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/contractorInfo.do 1/1 GSA Federal Acquisition Service Search: all the words (Vendors) How to change your company information Contract #:47QSMA21D08Q6 Contractor:AMERICAN FILING SOLUTIONS INC. Address:2855 FOREST CREEK LN NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-3560 Phone:(727)831-7585 E-Mail:justin@gsa-cms.com Web Address: DUNS:081017726 NAICS:339999 Socio-Economic :Small business Woman Owned business Women Owned (WOSB) Women Owned (EDWOSB) SBA Certified Small Disadvantaged business EPLS :Contractor not found on the Excluded Parties List System Govt. Point of Contact: Tynisha Oates Phone: 267-546-7136 E-Mail: tynisha.oates@gsa.gov Contract Clauses/Exceptions: View the specifics for this contract Source Title Contract Number Contractor T&Cs /Pricelist Current Option Period End Date Ultimate Contract End Date Category View Catalog MAS Multiple Award Schedule 47QSMA21D08Q6 May 25, 2026 May 25, 2041 339999ASB Additional Contracts held by this contractor. To view more details of a contract, click the Contract Number below. Source Title Contract Number Contractor T&Cs /Pricelist Current Option Period End Date Ultimate Contract End Date Category View Catalog MAS Multiple Award Schedule 47QSMA21D08Q5 May 25, 2026 May 25, 2041 339920S 339999F HEREBY GRANTS WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) CERTIFICATION TO American Filing Solutions inc The identified small business is an eligible WOSB for the WOSB Program, as set forth in 13 C.F.R. part 127 and has been certified as such by an SBA approved ThirdParty Certifier pursuant to the Third Party Agreement, dated June 30, 2011, and available at www.sba.gov/wosb.The WOSB Certification expires on the date herein unless there is a change to the SBA’s regulation that makes the WOSB ineligible or there is a change in the WOSBthat makes the WOSB ineligible. If either occurs, this WOSB Certification is immediately invalid. The WOSB must not misrepresent its certification status to any otherparty, including any local or State government or contracting official or the Federal government or any of its contracting officials.Majority Female Owner: Malli PedamalluNAICS: 423210Certification Number: WOSB201258Renewal Date: August 31, 2023WOSB Regulation Expiration Date: 08/31/2023 Emilia DiMenco, Women's BusinessDevelopment Center - Midwest President &CEO Pamela Prince-Easton, WBENC President & CEO LaKesha White, Vice President, Certification CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES AUG 2 8 2023 Malleswari Pedamallu American Filing Solutions lnc 2855 Forest Creek Lane Naperville, lllinois 60565 Dear Ms. Pedamallu The City of Chicago has reviewed your annual No Change Affidavit and supporting documentation and is pleased to inform you that your firm, American Filing Solutions lnc., continues to meet the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("DBE") program eligibility standards set forth in 49 CFR Part 26. Your next No Change Affidavit is due September 1,2024. This certification allows your firm to participate as a DBE in the lllinois Unified Certification Program (lL UCP). The participating agencies include the City of Chicago, lllinois Department of Transportation, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. lf there is any change in circumstances that affects your ability to meet size, disadvantaged status, ownership, or control requirements, or if there is any other material change in the information provided in your application, you must provide written notification to this agency within 30 days of the occurrence of the change. Failure to provide such information is a ground for removal of certification pursuant to 49 CFR S 26.83(i). Your firm's name will appear in the lL UCP DBE Directory under the following category name(s): NAICS Gode(s): 423210 - Office Furniture Merchant Wholesaler The Directory is used by prime contractors/consultants, as well as other agencies, to solicit participation of DBE and ACDBE firms. The Directory can be accessed on the I nternet at https ://webapps. dot. i I li nois. qov/U CP/ExternalSearch ,121 NORTH LASALLE STREET, ROOM 806, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 American Filing Solutions lnc. Page 2 of 2 Your participation on contracts will only be credited toward DBE contract goals when you perform in your firm's approved area(s) of specialty. Credit for participation in an area outside of your specialty requires prior approval (verification of resources, expertise, and corresponding support documentation, etc.). Sincerely, Tammi Morgan Contracting Equity Officer , rM/sr & fl CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES JltN 0 1 2023 Malleswari Pedamalu American Filing Solutions lnc. dba Brandinghawk 2855 Forest Creek Lane Naperville, lL 60565 RE: CONTINUATION OF CERTIFICATION Dear Ms. Pedamalu We are pleased to inform you that American Filing Solutions lnc. dba Brandinghawk continues to be certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise ("WBE") by the City of Chicago ("City"). This recertification is a continuation of your previous certification which expires September 1, 2025 and will remain effective for as long as your firm continues to meet all certification eligibility requirements and is contingent upon the firm affirming its eligibility by filing an annual No-Ghange Affidavit each year. ln the past, the City has provided you with an annual letter confirming your certification; such letters will no longer be issued. Therefore, we require you to be even more diligent in filing your annual No-Change Affidavit 60 calendar days before your annual anniversary date of September 1"t. It is now your responsibility to check the City's certification directory and verifo your certification status. As a condition of continued certification, you must file an annual No-Ghange Affidavit 60 calendar days before your anniversary date of September lst. Please remember, you have an affirmative duty to file your No-Change Affidavit 60 days prior to the anniversary date for timely processing. Failure to file your annual No-Change Affidavit may result in the suspension or rescission of your certification. It is important to note that you also have an ongoing affirmative duty to notify the City of any changes in ownership or control of your firm, or any other fact affecting your firm's eligibility for certification within 10 days of such change. These changes may include but are not limited to a change of address, change of business structure, change in ownership or ownership structure, change of business operations, gross receipts and or personal net worth that exceed the program threshold. Failure to provide the City with timely notice of such changes may result in the suspension or rescission of your certification. ln addition, you may be liable for civil penalties under Chapter 1-22, "False Claims", of the Municipal Code of Chicago. You shall be deemed to have had your certification lapse and will be ineligible to participate as an WBE if you fail to: o File your annual No-Change Affidavit within the required time period;o Provide financial or other records requested pursuant to an audit within the required time period; 121 NORTH LASALLE STREET, ROOM 806, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 6O6O2 a a American Filing Solutions lnc. dba Brandinghawk Page 2 of 2 Notify the City of any changes affecting your firm's certification within 10 days of such change; or File your recertification within the required time period. You have an obligation to cooperate with the City with any reviews, audits or investigation of its contracts and affirmative action programs. We strongly encourage you to assist us in maintaining the integrity of our programs by reporting instances or suspicions of fraud or abuse to the City's lnspector General at chicagoinspectorgeneral.org, or 866-|G-TIPLINE (866-448-47541. lf you or your firm is found to be involved in certification, bidding and/or contractual fraud or abuse, the City will pursue decertification and debarment. ln addition to any other penalty imposed by law, any person who knowingly obtains, or knowingly assists another in obtaining a contract with the City by falsely representing the individual or entity, or the individual or entity assisted is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by incarceration in the county jail for a period not to exceed six months, or a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 or both. Your firm's name will be listed in the City's Directory of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in the specialty area(s) of: NAICS Code(s): 423210 - Office Furniture Merchant Wholesaler Your firm's participation on City contracts will be credited only toward WBE goals in your area(s) specialty. While your participation on City contracts is not limited to your area of specialty, credit toward goals will be given only forwork that is self-performed and providing a commercially useful function that is done in the approved specialty category. Thank you for your interest in the City's Minority, Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Veteran- Owned Business Enterprise and Business Enterprise Owned or Operated by People with Disabilities (M BEA|I/BEA/BE/BEPD) Program. Sincereuly, Tammi Morgan Contracting Equity Officer, ryTM/hfa July 20, 2023 Malli Pedamallu American Filing Solutions inc 2855 Forest Creek Lane Naperville, IL 60565 Dear Business Owner: Re: NCA Certification Approval Women/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) Certification Term Expires: July 20, 2024 Congratulations! After reviewing the No-Change Affidavit (NCA) information you supplied, we are pleased to inform you that your firm has been granted continued certification under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities. This certification is in effect with the State of Illinois until the date specified above as long as you continue to submit annual No - Change Affidavits and are found to still meet the requirements of the Program. Your firm's name will appear in the State's Directory as a certified vendor with the BEP in the specialty area(s) of: NIGP 03752: NOVELTIES, PROMOTIONAL AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BIODEGRADABLE NIGP 03778: SOUVENIRS AND PRIZES: PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, ETC. NIGP 71530: DISPLAY, EXHIBIT, AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Also, please be advised that this certification does not guarantee that you will receive a State contract. Please visit the Vendor Registration page on www.opportunities.illinois.gov and be sure to register with each of the Procurement Bulletins listed so that you are notified of upcoming solicitations in your NIGP codes. Certification with the Business Enterprise Program does not ensure you receive notifications; you must also register with the Procurement Bulletins. Thank you for your participation in the BEP. We welcome your participation and wish you continued success. Sincerely, Carlos Gutiérrez Certification Manager Business Enterprise Program