Sources_Sought_Notice_-_Diamond_Wire.pdf

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MARKET SURVEY: SOURCES SOUGHT

Notice N0017420SN0010

ITEM: DIAMOND WIRES

Disclaimer

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S.

Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology

Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Contracts Department, Code 02 is seeking potential sources capable of manufacturing, inspecting, testing, packaging, and delivering the following diamond wires:

1. Diamond Wire L: 68 m Dia.: 0.35mm D64 grit – Quantity: 30-50 rolls

2. Diamond Wire L: 68 m long: 0.50mm D64 grit – Quantity: 30-50 rolls

** The intended use of the wire is to cut through steel and propellant. Each type of wire must meet the above-stated dimensions.

Requested Information

In responding to this Sources Sought Notice, respondents shall provide the following information:

• A drawing or description of each of the two (2) dimensions suggested;

• A synopsis of the company’s technical capability to manufacture, inspect, test, package, and deliver each type of diamond wire in accordance with the above requirements to include any sketches, drawings, specifications and brochures.

• A description of the company’s facilities, personnel and past experience as it relates to the requested diamond wires or other similar items.

• A description of the respondent's production rate capabilities, including maximum production rate attainable and minimum sustaining rate.

• A description of the respondent's quality system to include any relevant International

Organization of Standards (ISO) qualifications.

• Company size (please identify as either Large, Foreign, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-

Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business).

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All interested sources shall also provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE

Code.

Contact Information

Responses shall be provided in the English language via email no later than 2:00pm Eastern

Standard Time on Wednesday, 20 November 2019.

1). Attn: Phillip W. Vaughn, Material Properties Branch Manager, NSWC IHEODTD phillip.vaughn@navy.mil

Tel: (301) 744-4990

2) Attn: Joshua M. Denton, Contract Specialist, NSWC IHEODTD joshua.m.denton@navy.mil

Tel: (301) 744-2596

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