A02 - Sources Sought W911QX-20-Q-0021.pdf

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Sources Sought Notice

(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 : 16 January 2020

(3) Classification Code: 99

(4) NAICS Code: 325211

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1250

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Unidirectional, High Performance Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Film Material

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-20-Q-0021

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after posting date

(10) Primary Contact Point: Laurice Bocao, Acquisition Specialist, laurice.l.bocao.ctr@mail.mil

Secondary Contact Point: Shanna Dellinger, Contract Specialist, shanna.dellinger.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. Intent to Solicit Only One Source:

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC, 974 Centre Road, Chestnut Run Plaza, Building 713, Wilmington, DE 19805. The Government intends to purchase a Unidirectional, High Performance Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Film Material in accordance with the following requirements:

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of five (5) kilograms (kg) and maximum of 25kg of drawn unidirectional, high performance ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) film with the following properties:

Greater than 25 grams/denier tenacity.

Thickness of 5-75 microns, with less than 10 percent (%) variation.

Films shall be at least 150 millimeter (mm) wide and at least 175 mm wide and not vary by more than plus or minus (+/-) five (5) mm in width.

Film shall be provided on a continuous, unidirectional roll(s) with no adhesive layer and at least 25 meters (m) long.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals that meet or exceed the specifications stated above received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

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 1250 size standard that accompanies NAICS code 325211. 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, five (5) days after posting date. Submissions should be emailed to Laurice Bocao, Acquisition Specialist, laurice.l.bocao.ctr@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Laurice Bocao, Acquisition Specialist at laurice.l.bocao.ctr@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:

6375 Johnson Road, Bldg. 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Six (6) months from receipt of order.

1/16/2020

X Ashley Eaker

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: EAKER.ASHLEY.ELIZABETH.1439530371