A02_-_Sources_Sought_19Q0126.pdf

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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 : 23 April 2019

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code: 333249

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for one (1) open architecture 3D metal additive manufacturing system

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX19Q0126

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 05/01/2019

(10) Contact Point: Walker Hare, Contract Specialist, walker.t.hare.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:

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: The Contractor shall provide one (1) open architecture 3D metal additive manufacturing machine and installation and calibration that meet the following minimum requirements:

• Shall include a Powder Bed Fusion system, as defined by American Society for Testing and Materials as “An additive manufacturing process in which thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed” (Rerference: International Organization for Standardization ASTM 52900- 15 Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing).

• Shall include a thermal energy source capable of providing a ytterbium fiber laser with a minimum output wattage of 500 watts.

• Shall include a build volume with a minimum of 250 x 250 x 300 millimeters (mm).

• Shall utilize a soft wiper recoating mechanism to ensure there is no damage to parts during build.

• Shall be an open system that allows for the editing of the default processing parameters.

• Shall be capable of running argon build environments.

• Shall utilize vacuum control to draw down the atmosphere of the build chamber to at least 1x10−3 torr.

• Shall have an integrated filter system and be qualified for safe processing of reactive metal powders, such as titanium and aluminum.

• Shall include all required software necessary to pre-process and run jobs.

• Shall include installation and calibration within ten (10) business days of delivery.

• Shall include a minimum of five (5) build platforms and 50 kilograms titanium Ti6Al4V alloy powder feedstock material to run commissioning jobs.

CLIN 0002: The Contractor shall provide training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD for up to three (3) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) personnel within four (4) weeks after Government acceptance of the system.

AT/OPSEC Requirements:

• Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204.9, Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HODA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

• For contractors that DO NOT require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and [Procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-I11) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local Security policies and procedures (provided by Government Representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

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 NAICS employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 333249. 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 11:59am eastern standard time on 01 May 2019. Submissions should be emailed to Walker Hare at walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil. Faxed submissions can be sent to N/A. Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Walker Hare.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Walker Hare at walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-1088. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Thirty (30) days after contract award.

X Ariel M. Amey