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(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 12/04/2023

(3) Classification Code: 3449

(4) NAICS Code: 333517

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road

Bldg. 601

Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Dual Source Laser System

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0034

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 12/11/2023

(10) Contact Point: Adrian Barber, Contract Specialist, adrian.t.barber.civ@army.mil, 301-394-1503

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Salient Characteristics

The Government requires one (1) dual source laser system in accordance with the following minimum specifications:

• Shall have a large cutting area with minimum measurements of 36 inches x 24 inches.


• Shall have overall dimensions that will allow the machine to fit through a building entrance door 70 inches wide x 80 inches tall.


• Shall use a dual source laser system.


• Shall have at least a 100-watt carbon dioxide (CO2) laser source


• Shall have at least a 50-watt fiber laser source


• Shall be able to cut a .4-inch acrylic sheet.


• Shall be able to engrave into aluminum.


• Shall have a vector cutting grid.


• Shall have an air assist pump.


• Shall have a rotary attachment.


• Shall include installation.


• Shall include training for shop employees.


• Shall include freight, shipping and handling.


• Shall include 2-year warranty.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

1. Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500-employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code [333517]. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

1. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 5:00 PM eastern standard time 11 December 2023. Submissions should be emailed to Adrian Barber, adrian.t.barber.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Adrian Barber at adrian.t.barber.civ@army.mil or (301) 394-1503. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Contractor’s/Vendor’s place of business

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: As soon as possible

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