Sources Sought W911QX24Q0185.doc

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: 13 June 2024

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 333242

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,500 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for a quantity of one (1) molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) compatible Ion beam source required for growth of cubic boron nitride.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0185

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 07/02/2024

(10) Contact Point: Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.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. The Government requires a quantity of one (1) molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) compatible Ion beam source required for growth of cubic boron nitride in accordance with the following specifications:

· The contractor shall provide an Ion Beam source compatible with a Gen-II ultra-high vacuum (UHV) molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) system; in particular, the unit must be mounted on a 4.5 inch (”) ConFlat (CF) flange;

· The contractor shall provide a unit that is compatible with Nitrogen (N2) and argon (Ar) source gases at flow rates up to 10 standard cubic centimeters per minute (sccm);

· The contractor shall provide a unit that generates a plasma at a radio frequency (RF) forward operating power of up to 500 watts (W) with auto-tuning capability;

· The contractor shall provide a unit that produces ions with energies up to 400 electron volts (eV) via accelerating grids;

· The contractor shall provide a unit that produces an ion current density of greater than 0.03 mA/cm2 milliamperes per square centimeter (mA/cm2).

Delivery to 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783 no later than sixteen (16) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or 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 1,500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333242. 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 11:59 AM eastern standard time 02 July 2024. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:

Sixteen (16) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Last updated 2/13/2017