SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR Supply Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR SUPPLY ANALYTICAL LABORATORY

INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for the following: one, Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer; one, Density Meter; one, Automated Particle Analyzer Laser;

and one, Mobile Magnetizing Station in accordance with (IAW) with their respected specifications sheet. The Government is considering the use of a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB, TN. NOTE: Not all of the stated requirements have to be met under one, single purchase order; therefore, please provide a capability package for the equipment your firm can offer.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Andrew C. Waggoner 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO

OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for the following: one, Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer; one, Density Meter; one, Automated Particle Analyzer Laser; and one, Mobile Magnetizing Station in accordance with (IAW) with their respected specifications sheet.

Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition.

Provided below are the anticipated Line Items, descriptions, and estimated quantities:

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

0001 Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer IAW Attachment 1 – Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer Specifications

EA 1

0002 Density Meter IAW Attachment 2 – Density Meter Specifications

0003 Automated Particle Analyzer Laser IAW Attachment 3 – Automated Particle Analyzer Laser Specifications

EA 1

0004 Mobile Magnetizing Station IAW Attachment 4 - Mobile Magnetizing Station Specifications

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, with the corresponding business size standard of 1,000 employees. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 6635.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.

2) Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB).

3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

5) Provide any feedback pertaining to Attachment 1 – Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer

Specifications, Attachment 2 – Density Meter Specifications, Attachment 3 - Automated Particle Analyzer Laser Specifications, and Attachment 4 - Mobile Magnetizing Station Specifications.

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle.

(This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability package as it relates to supporting the above requirement.

8) To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition, as well as estimated delivery to Arnold AFB after receipt of order.

The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to a company, or to contact a company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.

Submission Information: Provide your intent/response no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 3 October 2024, via this posting to Mr. Andrew Waggoner, Contract Specialist, at andrew.waggoner.3@us.af.mil, and Ms. Brooke Vandeman, Contracting Officer, at brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil. Verbal responses will NOT be accepted.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submission become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contract personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 U.S.C. 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometer Specifications Attachment 2 – Density Meter Specifications

Attachment 3 – Automated Particle Analyzer Laser Specifications Attachment 4 – Mobile Magnetizing Station Specifications