A01_-_Sources_Sought_Synop_CAF_993_Sgd.doc

Sources Sought Synopsis

(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 : 9/13/2016

(3) Classification Code : 59

(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: Sources Sought for the purchase of Gloveboxes for electrochemistry.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0397

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 09/20/2016

(10) Contact Point: Coleman Dieger, Contract Specialist, d.c.dieger.civf@mail.mil;

575-678-5450

(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. The Government may or may not award this action on a Sole Source basis based on responses to Army Research Laboratory (ARL) specifications.

B. Salient Characteristics:

The Contractor shall provide two (2) Gloveboxes for electrochemistry that meet the following characteristics:

- Two (2) to four (4) port glove boxes qualified to comply with specifications of handling, preparing and storing produced alloyed powders and for performing air sensitive electrochemical experiments.

- 4-glove workstation with stand.

- 15" diameter antechamber on right side.

- Inside Dimensions: 2500mm W x 780mm D x 900mm H.

- Package includes:

Automatic antechamber control on large antechamber.

6” mini antechamber with stainless steel sliding tray. Manual evacuate/refill.

Automatic purge valve.

0-1000ppm Zirconia oxygen analyzer.

0-1000ppm moisture sensor.

Safety glass window with oval gloveports

8B1532-9.75L/R butyl gloves.

Internal gloveport cover

· Single column gas purification system. 110-120V AC.

· Includes Edwards RV-12 rotary vane vacuum pump fitted with EMF-20 oil mist eliminator and gas ballast oil return kit.

Requires a 0-1000ppm electrochemical oxygen analyzer.

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 1,000 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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 synopsis are due no later than 11:59 pm mountain standard time on September 20, 2016. Submissions must be emailed to Coleman Dieger at d.c.dieger.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Coleman Dieger at d.c.dieger.civ@mail.mil or 575-678-5450. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Grounds

RDRL-WMRD WMM-C

Bldg 4600 / Rm L1129

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5300

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Three (3) months ARO

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