Sources Sought - 25QA098.doc

(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 : 04 August 2025

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code:

334516

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for: Quantity one (1) optical table system consisting of one (1) optical table, one (1) overhead shelf, and one (1) air compressor to include shipping.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA098

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 13 August 2025

(10) Contact Point: Karen Millner, Contract Specialist, karen.s.millner.ctr@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:

The Contractor shall deliver quantity one (1) optical table system to include shipping following the minimum Government specifications below:

Quantity one (1) optical table with supports/legs with the following characteristics:

Minimum table dimensions of 4 feet (‘) Width (W) X 10’ Length (L) X 12-inch (”) thickness

Maximum table dimensions not to exceed (NTE) 5’ W X 10’ L X 13” thickness

Working surface height (support/leg height + table thickness) between 35”-45”

Horizontal vibration isolation at 5 Hz of at least 80%

Vertical vibration isolation at 5 Hz of at least 80%

Maximum payload (support load capacity minus table weight) of at least 1800 lbs

Table surface includes a grid of sealed ¼”-20 tapped holes centered in a 1” grid

Quantity one (1) overhead shelf with the following characteristics:

10’ L to span entire length of the optical table

Minimum of 24 surge-protected US power outlets (may be built-in or mountable)

All hardware and accessories required for mounting the shelf and power outlet strips

All power cords required to supply power to the outlet strips

Quantity one (1) air compressor or equivalent system required to achieve the vibration isolation specifications stated in CLIN 0001.

Includes all hardware and accessories required to operate the air compressor in conjunction with the optical table system

The Contractor shall deliver all items to the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) in Adelphi, MD 20783-1138, FOB Destination.

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 1,000 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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, five (5) business days from date of posting. Submissions should be emailed to Karen Millner, karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil .

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Karen Millner at karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil . Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

2800 Powder Mill Rd

Adelphi, MD 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Three (3) months from date of award.

Last updated 2/13/2017