Sources Sought.doc

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 : 30 May 2024

(3) Classification Code : 68

(4) NAICS Code: 327999

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for diamond materials to be used in quantum sensing using implanted defects (Nitrogen-Vacancy centers)

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0177

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

(10) Contact Point: Michelle Mattingly, Contract Specialist, michelle.r.mattingly.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. Salient Characteristics for diamond materials

1) Quantity one (1) 10x10x0.5 millimeters (mm) diamond plate with one (1) micron nitrogen-vacancy (NV) layer and three (3) nanometer (nm) polish

2) Quantity three (3) 7x7x0.5mm diamond plate with one (1) micron NV layer and three (3) nm polish

3) Quantity two (2) 7x7x0.5mm diamond plate with one (1) micron NV layer and five (5) nm polish.

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 750 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 327999. 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 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER POSTING. Submissions should be emailed to Michelle Mattingly, michelle.r.mattingly.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Michelle Mattingly, michelle.r.mattingly.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 10 weeks

Last updated 2/13/2017