Sources Sought.doc

Sources Sought

(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: 11 July 2024

(3) Classification Code: 6720

(4) NAICS Code: 333310

(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 two (2) hyperspectral imaging cameras and accompanying equipment

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0212

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting

(10) Contact Point: Melissa Murphy, Contract Specialist, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil, (520) 672-9589 (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 Government requires two (2) hyperspectral imaging cameras and accompanying equipment that meet the following minimum characteristics:

· One (1) hyperspectral imaging camera, with necessary objective lens, that shall cover the wavelength range of 400 nanometers (nm) to 1000 nm

· One (1) hyperspectral imaging camera, with necessary objective lens, that shall cover the wavelength range of 900 nm to 1700 nm

· One (1) camera stand that shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches high and no higher than forty-eight (48) inches, and capable of either moving the camera or moving the sample platform for imaging

· One (1) halogen or light-emitting diode (LED) light source shall be included for accurate imaging

· One (1) laptop computer shall be included pre-loaded with accompanying image acquisition and analysis software

· Shipping and delivery shall be included to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD, 20783

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 standard that accompanies NAICS code 333310. 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 11:59 AM eastern standard time five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Melissa Murphy, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory 2800 Powder Mill Rd.

Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe: 01 October 2024

Last updated 2/13/2017