A01_-_Sources_Sought_Electron_Beam.pdf

Last updated 2/13/2017

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: 10/31/2017

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 333992

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,250 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Electron Beam

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-T-0030

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 11/7//2017

(10) Contact Point: Jessica Camunez Contract Specialist,jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil, 575-678-8283 mailto:jessica.r.camunez.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 machine should be a Powder Bed Fusion system, as defined by the ASTM as “An additive manufacturing process in which thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed.”(REF: International Standardization Organization/ASTM 52900-15 Standard

Terminology for Additive Manufacturing.)

The machine’s thermal energy source should be an electron beam with a minimum of

3000 watts power.

The electron beam should have a minimum focus diameter of 250 micrometers.

The electron beam shall be capable of being scanned across the build area at user controlled speeds up to 8000 m/s

The process chamber should have the capability of being heated and operated to a maximum temperature of 1100 celcius.

The machine shall be capable of operating in vacuum build environment with a maximum partial pressure of helium of 2 x 10-3 millibar. The system must use vacuum control to draw down the atmosphere of the build chamber.

The build volume should be a minimum of 200 mm by 200 mm by 380 mm.

The machine weight shall not exceed 1700 kilograms.

The machine shall have dimensions not to exceed 1850 mm x 900 mm x 2200 mm (W x

D x H)

The machine shall be supplied with a process chiller

The machine shall be supplied with an electrical transformer which meets power requirements of system

Process parameters for the machine shall be open to the user and have the ability to be edited

Vendor shall provide installation and basic training at time of installation

Vendor shall provide sufficient materials/consumables to complete training and test builds at time of installation

Vendor shall provide advanced training on machine and parameter development/editing at a time not to exceed 1 year from initial installation/training

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 1,250 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333992. 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 10:00 am eastern standard time 11/7/2017. Submissions should be emailed to Jessica Camunez, jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil. Faxed submissions can be sent to 575-678-8701.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Jessica Camunez at jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil or 575-678-8283. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 01/30/2018 mailto:jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil