Sources Sought_24Q0059.doc

Sources Sought Template:

(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 : 1/31/24

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 333248

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for quantity one (1) all-electric injection molding machine

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0059

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 02/15/2024

(10) Contact Point: Chris Oliver, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-2373, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.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:

Contract Line Item Number 0001 (CLIN): The Contractor shall provide quantity one (1) all-electric injection molding machine that have the following minimum specifications:

1. Shall be capable of melting and conveying polymer pellets, injecting the molten polymer into a mold cavity, opening the mold, and ejecting the formed part.

2. Shall possess one (1) mold clamping system capable of achieving clamping force in the range of 180-220 United States (US) tons.

3. Shall be capable of a maximum injection capacity between 200-250 cubic centimeters per shot.

4. Shall be capable of achieving injection pressure greater than 35,000 pounds per square inch.

5. Shall be capable of achieving an injection rate greater than 200 cubic centimeters per second.

6. Shall possess two (2) die plates, also known as a platen, with dimensions greater than 30 inches by 30 inches.

7. Shall possess mounting platens equipped with two (2) insulation plates.

8. Shall be capable of a maximum daylight opening greater than 35 inches.

9. Shall have machine dimensions no greater than 240-inch length by 60-inch width by 80-inch height.

10. Shall weight no more than 22,000 pounds.

11. Shall possess one (1) extrusion barrel and nozzle which are equipped with high temperature heater bands capable of heating the polymer melt to temperatures greater than 400 degrees Celsius.

12. Shall possess one (1) extrusion system screw, barrel, and associated components composed of a hardened metal alloy designed to withstand wear and corrosion caused by use of abrasive resins, such as those filled with fiberglass or other abrasive fillers.

13. Shall come fitted with a variable air blow circuit.

14. Shall come fitted with the necessary interface for a hydraulic core circuit and hydraulic power pack to pull a mold core.

15. Shall have an integrated feed zone temperature control.

16. Shall include Euromap 67 robot interface terminals.

CLIN 0002: The all-electric injection molding machine shall be appropriately packaged and delivered to Army Research Laboratory, Shipping & Receiving, 6375 Johnson Rd, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

CLIN 0003: The Contractor shall include on-site startup and training of up to five (5) people maximum, within 12 months, after the delivery date of the machine in accordance with the below minimum requirements:

1. The Contractor shall follow all ARL-APG facility installation and facility access procedures provided by the Government security escort on the facility prior to the Contractors commencement of work.

2. The Contractor shall reach out to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to set up a time and date for said on-site start up and training.

3. The Contractor shall provide all equipment specifications, schematics, illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety data sheets (SDSs), and relevant documents to the TPOC, no later than time of delivery.

4. The Contractor shall ensure machine is ready for use and operable after installation and set up.

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 NAICS employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 333248. 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 11:59AM eastern standard time 15 February 2024. Submissions should be emailed to Chris Oliver at stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Chris Oliver at stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil or (301) 394-2373. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Contractor’s Facility

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Delivery must be made twelve (12) weeks after award of contract.

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