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: 25 March 2025

(3) Classification Code: 6640

(4) NAICS Code: 333527

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Quantity (qty) one (1) Unit Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-25-Q-0086

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

(10) Contact Point:

Melissa Murphy, Contract Specialist, melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil Thomas Jurgens, Acquisition Specialist, thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@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:

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 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 333517. 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 AM eastern standard time five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Melissa Murphy at melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil and Thomas Jurgens at thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Melissa Murphy at melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil and Thomas Jurgens at thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground 6375 Johnson Road

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Estimated Delivery by end of October 2025.

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Commercial Availability Certification:

I have evaluated the commercial marketplace and determined that all of the salient characteristics documented below are available in products/services offered in the commercial marketplace.

Signature (typed name): TBD

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

The Contractor shall provide Quantity (qty) one (1) Unit Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine, with minimum requirements:

· Robotic Arm:

· Minimum load capacity at wrist of 190 kilograms (kg).

· Minimum reach of 2000 millimeters (mm).

· Six (6) axes of operation.

· Repeatability accuracy must be within +/- 0.03 mm.

· Programmable in Karel and TP (Teach Pendant) languages.

· Must be able to interface with RoboDK, Siemens NX, or other three – dimensional (3D) printer slicer programs.

· All performance criteria and related test methods for the robotic arm must meet ISO9283 standards.

· Safety operational environment enclosure for laser and robot operations.

· Laser energy source head:

· The laser head must have the ability to print Stainless Steel alloys, Titanium alloys (grade 5), and Nickel superalloys.

· Wire feeder:

· Feeding wire diameter must be 1.0 mm +/- 0.2 mm for the laser deposition head.

· Additional Requirements:

· Work bench positioner for 2-axis operation: rotation and tilt. Must have 500 kg capacity.

· Swappable mechanical connection between deposition head and milling tool on the Robotic arm wrist.

· Perpetual license to Digital Slicer program to allow for robotic arm movement to deposit materials.

· Individual control units for Robotic arm and wire Direct Energy Deposition (DED) head.

· Cooling and shielding gas systems for wire DED head.

· Turn-key system ready to operate and print.

· Shipping, installation, and training at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland 21005.

· ARL AT-OPSEC Requirements:

· Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204.9. Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

· For contractors that DO NOT require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation facility access and local Security policies and procedures (provided by Government Representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Contracting Officer:

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