Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) Fabric Spreader.docx

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure a Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy - West Point, NY on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought notice with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 333248, Other Industrial Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees.

A continuing need is anticipated Fabric Spreader for the Cadet Uniform Factory at the US Military Academy - West Point, NY. Please view the details below.

Equipment Requirements.

a. Must have:

1) Fit a 72-inch-wide table.

2) Manual or Automatic controls.

3) Fit rolls that are up to 68 inches wide, up to 27 inches in diameter, and up to 250lbs.

4) Tilting deep “V” cradle feed system.

5) Tensionless spreading of all fabrics, with automatic cloth tension control.

6) All-wheel drive.

7) Automatic spreading with hand-speed control handle for semi-automatic operation.

8) Uses standard guide track.

9) Automatic chain tensioners.

10)Automatic threading.

11)Auto-elevating front end.

12)Infra-red edge control with linear actuator.

13)Speeds up to 110 yards/minute (100 m/min.).

14)Left or right-hand control.

15)Cradle Mirror.

16)Heavy-duty rollers & bearings.

17)Emergency Stop Switch on Non-Op Side.

18)Ply counter.

19)Out-of-cloth sensor.

20)AC motor drive system.

21)220V, 3phase.

22)Windows 11 -based operating system.

23)Modern, color touchscreen.

24)Machine diagnostics.

25)Maintenance prompts.

26)Material utilization package with splice recognition.

27)PLC.

28)Material File Management.

29)Step Layer Capability.

30)Management Reporting.

31)Riding platform - floor mounted.

32)Rider guide track.

33)Riding platform - table mounted.

34)Double track.

35)Width detector.

36)Roller guides - no track.

37)Integrated flaw cut-off knife.

38)Turntable.

39)Barcode scanner.

40)Easy flaw removal.

41)Detection of flaw location for all files.

b. Spreader must be a standalone system that has no need to interact with external nets or require access to Wi-Fi. All programming must be done manually on the spreader station.

Vendor Requirements.

a. Provide basic training on new equipment and operation.

b. Machine must be delivered completely assembled and ready to operate. Must come “Turnkey” delivered ready.

c. Selected vendor must demonstrate on site that machine is ready to operate and perform required operations.

In response to this sources sought, please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.

4. Information to help determine if the requirement item is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.

5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Dennis Cook, at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the FedBizOpps notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.

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