SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE_MACHINEMOLDS.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD) IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL FOUNDRY AND PROPELLER CENTER (NFPC)

SUBJECT: The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) anticipates the need for a machine that is able to produce and manufacture molds made of various sheet materials that are able to endure extreme foundry conditions.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 9 May 2024

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 333517

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 3417

TECHNICAL CODE: Naval Foundry & Propeller Center

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: TBD

RESPONSE DATE: 17 May 2024

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Vincent Romano; vincent.m.romano4.civ@us.navy.mil

Contract Type – A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is anticipated. This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced offeror who agrees to the term and conditions of the RFQ.

Period of Performance – TBD

Personnel Security Clearance – TBD

Work Location Requirements – Naval Foundry and Propeller Center; Philadelphia, PA.

Scope – This scope of work comprises of the contractor to provide a machine that can produce molds out of sheet materials and other durable metals. The machine must also be able to hold programs to the dimensions of the molds which can be altered.

Machine should be designed for cut-layer additive manufacturing, with the capability to create cut layer additive parts from CAD models. Additionally, the machine should possess learning capability features so as not to require reprogramming.

In addition to providing this machine, startup and commissioning services, as well as a utilization/operating training of the machine is required.

Capability Statements:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 3 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

Section 3: A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including technical and program management), machine specification catalog if available and overview of all materials and dimensions/sizes the machine is capable of producing.

Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current experience suppling a machine capable of producing molds of various materials/dimensions within in the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described in the SOW.

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on 17 May 2024 by e-mail to vincent.m.romano4.civ@us.navy.mil

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: TBD Solicitation Issued: TBD Solicitation Closed: TBD Award Date: TBD Performance Start: TBD