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Sources Sought Notice

(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 : 30 July 2021

(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: One (1) Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) System.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX21Q0214

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days after the post.

(10) Contact Point: Shanna Dellinger, Contract Specialist, shanna.dellinger.civ@mail.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. Salient Characteristics:

The Contractor shall provide one (1) photon doppler velocimeter (PDV) system, in accordance with the below specifications:

• The PDV shall be man-portable, with a small footprint (within approximately 16 inches (”) X 10” x 10”).

• The PDV shall have a maximum laser output of approximately 50 milliwatts (mW).

• The PDV shall have a minimum of two (2) channels.

• The PDV shall also have the ability for frequency-shifted heterodyne

(up-shifting) detection and offer control of the dithering function of each laser (sometimes referred to as “Whisper Mode” operation).

• The PDV system shall be capable of measurements from 10s of meters per second to 10 kilometers per second.

• The PDV system shall include all components required for velocity measurement with the exception of the oscilloscope for data recording.

• Manufacturer must demonstrate high sensitivity with significant reflection loss (order of -45 decibels (dB) or better).

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within five business days of 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 $8.0 million standard that accompanies NAICS code 562991. 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 12:00 p.m. eastern standard time within five business days of the posted date. Submissions should be emailed to Shanna Dellinger, Contract Specialist, shanna.dellinger.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Shanna Dellinger, Contract Specialist, shanna.dellinger.civ@mail.mil or (301) 394-5683. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 10 Weeks after award date.

7/30/2021

X Salma Khairedin

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: KHAIREDIN.SALMA.M.1514583095