-Sources Sought-.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 : 7/23/2024

(3) Classification Code : 6640

(4) NAICS Code : 333310

(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 quantity 12 (Twelve) 45-degree Dichroic Mirrors for use in kilowatt (kW)-class laser and quantity 12 (Twelve) 45-degree Turning Mirrors for use in kW-class laser.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0237

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

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

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. Please see attached document titled Salient Characteristics.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office 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 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333310. 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.

(IV) Please state if the contractor is authorized reseller, manufacturer, or third party reseller.

(12) Responses to this source sought are due no later than 11:59AM eastern standard time five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this source sought may be directed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: The Contractor shall deliver the product to the following location no later than (NLT) twelve weeks after award contract award (ACA).

7/22/2024

X Robert Edwards

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: USA