Sources_Sought_1500_Ton_Straightening_Presses.pdf

Sources Sought:

1,500 Ton Hydraulic Straightening Press

For Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY

Notice:

This information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or a solicitation announcement.

Response to this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm’s ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to identify potential sources. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Announcement or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this sources sought and the Government's use of such information.

NO SOLICITATION IS ISSUED AT THIS TIME. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the services described below.

The U.S. Government is requesting this information for market research purposes, and will in no way be found to the information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement, or to act on information or responses received. The Government will not rank or provide any reply to submittals from interested firms.

Capabilities Sought:

Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), in Watervliet, NY, is upgrading and expanding its production capabilities, and is currently seeking sources for up to two vertical-ram, dual-action, 1,500-Ton hydraulic straightening presses with traveling gantries. The required presses shall be capable of straightening thick walled, forged alloy steel cannon tubes with yield strength of 190 – 208 ksi, ultimate strength of 215 – 230 ksi, measuring up to 16” in diameter, 40’ long, and weighing up to 15,000 lbs.

Information Requested:

Please refer to the attached Draft Specification Package (#33-17-3419 Rev. A) for more information on the required presses, and provide the following information:

Company Name Company CAGE Code Point of Contact and e-Mail Address Mailing Address Production Site Address (where presses are manufactured) Telephone and Fax Numbers A brief description of your company and its size, history, area serviced, and press types manufactured Information on presses your firm manufactures that you believe meet the requirements of the

Draft Specification Package Any applicable small business certifications applicable to your firm under NAICS 333517 (e.g.

8(a), HUBZone) Any comments on the specification package or other pertinent information

Point of Contact for this Sources Sought Announcement:

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jeffrey Woods Contract Specialist, Depot and Arsenal Reachback Support Team

Phone: (586)282-3742 E-Mail: Jeffrey.R.Woods19.civ@mail.mil