Sources Sought.doc
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX-25-Q-A005
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This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Army Research Laboratory seeking potential sources for one high-resolution optical microscope. The document is a market research survey targeting small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (NAICS code 334516, 1,000 employee size standard). Interested parties must submit responses by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 04/23/2025 to Benjamin Krein via email, detailing their ability to meet specifications, business type, size status, small business classifications, and past project experience.
The proposed solicitation (W911QX-25-Q-A005) is planned for performance at the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, with an estimated delivery timeframe of June 2025. This Sources Sought Notice is not a formal procurement request but a method to assess market capabilities and potential competition, with no guarantee of a subsequent solicitation or contract. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results, and the specific requirements are subject to change before any formal solicitation is released.
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(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 : 04/17/2025
(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 one (1) high-resolution optical microscope
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-A005
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 04/23/2025
(10) Contact Point: Benjamin Krein, Contract Specialist, benjamin.l.krein.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 B are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. See attached Salient Characteristics C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office via 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), and 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 5:00pm Eastern Time on 04/23/2025. Submissions should be emailed to Benjamin Krein, Contract Specialist, benjamin.l.krein.civ@army.mil.
Questions concerning this Sources Sought may be directed to Benjamin L. Krein, Contract Specialist, benjamin.l.krein.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance:
United States Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe: June 2025
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