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- W911QX-24-Q-0301
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This document is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Government is seeking sources to fabricate 100 aluminum 120-millimeter sabots. The key requirements include:
The contractor shall fabricate 100 aluminum 120-millimeter sabots using 7075-T6 aluminum in either a 3-petal or 4-petal configuration. The first lot of 20 sabots must be delivered within 60 days of contract award, with the remaining 80 delivered within 120 days. The Government will inspect the sabots for proper fit with the provided penetrator prior to delivery. Shipping to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is required.
Interested parties should provide information on their ability to meet the specifications, their business size and classification, and past performance. Responses are due within 5 business days of the notice posting. The Government is seeking competition from small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB firms.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 1 - ARL TF 20240701.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - ARL TF 20240801.pdf | ||
| Drawing - 28084184_a.pdf |
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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: 03 September 2024
(3) Classification Code: 1315
(4) NAICS Code: 332999
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for the fabrication of quantity 100 aluminum 120-millimeter (mm) sabots.
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0301
(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 the fabrication of aluminum sabots, in accordance with the below minimum specifications:
1. The Contractor shall fabricate quantity (qty) 100 aluminum 120-milimeter (mm) sabots per the specifications provided by the Government in drawing #28084184.
· The Contractor shall use 7075-T6 aluminum in either a three (3)-petal or four (4)-petal configuration.
· Each sabot set shall assemble around the penetrator in accordance with (IAW) drawing Attachment 1 - #ARL‑TF‑20240701 as detailed in drawing Attachment – 2 - #ARL‑TF‑20240801 provided by the Government.
2. The Contractor shall deliver the first lot of qty 20 no later than 60 days after contract award.
· The Government will perform an inspection at Contractors facility to determine proper fit with the penetrator IAW drawing Attachment 1 - #ARL‑TF‑20240701 as detailed in drawing Attachment 2 - #ARL‑TF‑20240801 prior to delivery.
· The Government will furnish solid models to the Contractor, via solidworks files or a neutral format file, in addition to penetrators for inspection.
3. The remaining qty of 80 shall be delivered no later than 120 after contract award. Multiple lot delivery is acceptable.
4. An inspection report shall be included with each delivery.
5. Shipping and handling to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005 shall be included.
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 750 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 332999. 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 source sought are due no later than 04:00 PM 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 source 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:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen, MD 21005
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 120 days after contract award
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