Sources_Sought_for_Lapping_Machine.pdf

1. SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LOOSE ABRASIVE PROCESSING

MACHINE/ MODEL 920 LAPPING MACHINE (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO)

A. INTRODUCTION

1. This is a Sources Sought synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time.

2. This is an initial step in the planning process for the delivery of a lapping machine. The Government is contemplating award of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

3. The 377 MSG/ Contracting Division at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, seeks potential sources to provide one (1) brand name or equal to model 920 lapping machine and accessories as listed below in paragraph D. to include FOB-Destination shipping to Kirtland AFB, NM 87117.

4. Delivery Date: 30 Day After Receipt of Offer (ARO).

5. The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 327910, Abrasive

Product Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 500 employees.

B. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:

1. All businesses capable of providing this product are invited to respond. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Respondents are requested to submit capability packages electronically, as described below.

a. Requested information listed below must be received no later than 1100 hours (Mountain Standard Time) on 10 November 2015.

b. Information package responses shall be sent via email to luisa.schum@us.af.mil and brenda.hamilton@us.af.mil.

c. Information Package: Respondents must include the following information

1. Company name

2. Address

3. Point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number

4. Federal CAGE Code

5. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)

6. Small business category

C. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary and any offer submitted by such a firm will be evaluated without prejudice. All questions and comments on this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to only the contact listed below. PRIMARY CONTACT: Luisa Schum (505-853-8094), Contract Specialist, luisa.schum@us.af.mil. SECONDARY CONTACT: Brenda Hamilton (505- 846-5601) Contracting Officer, brenda.hamilton@us.af.mil.

D. SALINE CHARATERISTIC:

Manufacturer: South Bay Technology

CLIN 0001 - Part Number: Model 920 D QUANTITY: 1 Each Model 920 Lapping Machine, 115V 50/60 Hz

Parts included with Model Aluminum lapping plate LP920A. Metal holding band (for holding plain back abrasive papers) 01-02257-01. O-Ring for metal holding band 0537-047. Glass plate (for use with abrasive film) 0705-012.

mailto:luisa.schum@us.af.mil mailto:brenda.hamilton@us.af.mil.

mailto:brenda.hamilton@us.af.mil.

CLIN0002 - Part Number: 02-04340-01 QUANTITY: 1 Each

Standard Left Workstation – includes drive motor and yoke assembly for mounting on left side of lapping wheel.

CLIN0003 - Model Number: 155 QUANTITY: 1 Each Model 155 flat lap

CLIN0004 - Model Number: 155D QUANTITY: 1 Each Flat lap, Digital

CLIN0005 - Part number: 01-02231-01 QUANTITY: 2 Each LP920A Lapping Plate, 8” diameter, aluminum plain surface (used with cloth, paper, film, etc.)

CLIN0006- Part number: 0705-012 QUANTITY: 2 Each LP920G, Glass Plate, 8” diameter x .25” Thick (used with plain black lapping film)

Shipping and Handling is FOB: Destination to Kirtland AFB, NM 87117