Sources Sought.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 : August 19,2024

(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 acquisition of one (1) Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Lock-in Amplifier.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0284

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five business days from date of posting

(10) Contact Point: Karen Millner, Acquisition 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 Government requires one (1) Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Lock-in Amplifier which must contain:

1. Multi-frequency lock-in amplifier capable of range greater than 500 megahertz (MHz) frequencies

2. <1 microdegree phase angle resolution

3. <5 nanovolt(nV)/√Hertz input noise across the entire planned operation frequency range (100 kilahertz (kHz) to 500 MHz)

4. 100 (decibals) dB signal reserve

5. Dual signal generator

6. Two (2) -input digitizer

7. Atomic clock capable of <0.001 parts per million (ppm) deviation

8. Boxcar averaging capability with < 3 nano-seconds (ns) rise time

9. All capabilities and optional addition must be integrated into a single encased system with capable software

10. Frequency and noise reduction capabilities must be demonstrated through published articles in high-impact journals in lock-in infrared (IR) thermography and/or steady-state thermoreflectance applications

11. Optional: Arbitrary waveform generator needed and preferred to be included in same package and setup to guarantee highest quality integration

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 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 01:59pm 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: 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe: October 31, 2024

Last updated 2/13/2017