Sources Sought - Workbench.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 : 30 August 2024

(3) Classification Code : 71

(4) NAICS Code: 337127

(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) Workbench with additional specifications.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0298

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

(10) Contact Point: David Erb, Contract Specialist, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9596 (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. The Manufacturing Sciences & Technology Branch (MSTB) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires casework for a new research laboratory. The MSTB requires Quantity of Four (4) 72-inch x 36-inch workbenches and Quantity of Nine (9) 96-inch x 36-inch workbenches. Each workbench will require additional specifications, which are listed below:

The salient characteristics mentioned below are non-negotiable due to the type of materials being utilized and size and weight of equipment. The Government’s minimum requirements are below:

· Quantity of four (4) 72-inch x 36-inch workbenches

· Quantity of nine (9) 96-inch x 36-inch workbenches Both types of required workbenches listed above shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Black Phenolic work surface

· Grey cabinetry

· Custom design with cabinet and shelves (See Attached Dimension Drawing)

· Individual cabinet and shelf weight capacity of 400 lbs

· Bench top weight capacity over 1500 lbs

· Shipping and installation included

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 500 Employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 337127. 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 12pm eastern standard time five (5) days after date of posting. Submissions should be emailed to David Erb at david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to David Erb, Contract Specialist, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9596. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory SHIPPING AND RECEIVING 6375 JOHNSON ROAD, BLDG 321 ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005 USA

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Two (2) weeks after award of contract.

Last updated 2/13/2017