Sources Sought_21Q0117.pdf

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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: 15 April 2021

(3) Classification Code: 34

(4) NAICS Code: 333992

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,250 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for One (1) Ultrasonic Metal Welding Station

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX21Q0117

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 22 April 2021 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time

(10) Contact Point: Walker Hare, Contract Specialist, walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil

(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 Contractor shall provide one (1) ultrasonic metal welding station that meets the following minimum requirements:

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall have a welding head that is capable of welding copper and aluminum.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall have a minimum weld power of three

(3) kilowatts.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall have a minimum working area of ten

(10) by ten (10) inches.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall be capable of welding metal layers up to a height of ten (10) inches.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall have a welding head capable of applying a minimum pressure of five hundred (500) pounds.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall have the capability to be integrated with a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system that has a precise position control of 0.0005 inch.

The ultrasonic metal welding station shall be capable of sequential milling after welding. All welding and milling controls shall be integrated.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety enclosures for operation of the welding station.

The Contractor shall provide shipping and installation to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.

C. Responses:

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

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333999. 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.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern

Standard Time 22 April 2021. Submissions should be emailed to Walker Hare at walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed Walker Hare at walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 150 days from contract award.

4/15/2021

X Ariel M. Amey

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: USA