Sources Sought Notice.pdf

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This document is a Sources Sought Notice for a potential federal contract opportunity. The government is seeking qualified sources, including small businesses such as HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB, to provide one (1) broad beam ion polisher. The technical requirements for the ion polisher are detailed, including specifications for the ion beam, vacuum system, sample size and movement capabilities, and cryogenic cooling. Interested parties are asked to respond within 5 business days with information on their ability to meet the specifications, their business size and socioeconomic status, and their past experience. The government intends to use the responses for market research purposes to ensure adequate competition. The potential solicitation number is W911QX24Q0132, and the place of performance is the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The government estimates a 270-day delivery timeline after contract award.

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Sources Sought Template:

(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 : 19 April 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 one (1) broad beam ion polisher

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0132

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

(10) Contact Point: Shanna Dellinger, Contract Specialist, shanna.dellinger.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 C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Please see the attached Salient Characteristics document for technical requirements.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing 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), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employee’s 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 source sought are due no later than 11:59 A.M. eastern standard time, five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Shanna Dellinger, shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this source sought may be directed to Shanna Dellinger, shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Shipping and Receiving 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: XXXX

4/19/2024

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Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: NUAMAH.WILLIAM.1381684721

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