Sources Sought 24Q0129.doc

(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 : 25 July 2024

(3) Classification Code : 6650

(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 One (1) Continuous Wave (CW) Fiber Laser

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0129

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 11:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) five (5) days after posting

(10) Contact Point: Zachary Dowling, Contract Specialist, zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.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. Technical Specifications:

Quantity (qty) 1 fiber laser as the seed at 1020 nanometer (nm) wavelength and CW power level of 50 Watts (W).

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing via 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 employee’s 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 are due no later than 11:59 A.M. eastern standard time five (5) days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Zachary Dowling, zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Zachary Dowling at zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil or (520) 672-9587. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: US Army Research Laboratory, Shipping & Receiving, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 23 October 2024

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