Sources_Sought_Gas_Divider.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/PROPOSAL (RFQ/RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES

NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS NOTICE SEEKS INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL

OFF THE SHELF ITEMS.

INTRODUCTION

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TMDE – Gas divider for the generation of multiple concentration gases to be used for calibration, accuracy, and linearity check for gaseous emission analyzer instruments.

Unit specifications to include

1.) 19 in. rack mountable exterior enclosure, 2.) front panel operating display and manual control inputs, 3.) rear panel TCP/IP interface for remote operations via AK protocol standards, 4.) rear panel 110-120VAC/60Hz power supply input requirement, 5.) rear panel input and output gas connectors via 1/4 in. Swagelok(R) fittings, 6.) input gas connections for at least 1x dilution gas and 2x carrier gas (nitrogen and oxygen/air) with 40 to 50 psi operating supply range, 7.) at least 1x gas production output with a minimum flow rate of 2.5 lpm, 8.) 250 to 260 step gas mixing range from 0.4% to 100% attained by internal critical (sonic) nozzles and high-precision pressure regulators for pressure independent flow stability, 9.) 0.5% or better relative accuracy, 10.) NIST traceable calibration, and 11.) stabilization within 30 secs.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research this requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6635, Physical properties testing and inspection.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the product(s) listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFQ will be accepted prior to its release.

Your capabilities statement must provide evidence of being able to supply all items identified above.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, John Stewart in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email john.stewart.33@us.af.mil no later than 12:00 p.m.

CST on 25 July 2018 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of your firm’s capability to meet our technical requirements. If you are submitting a substitute item, you must provide technical detail sufficient for AEDC to determine if your proposed item(s) will meet our need.

Additionally, the submission should outline what vehicles can be utilized to obtain the items provided in this sources sought notice such as GSA (provide schedule), or any other existing contract vehicle.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.