60 kilograms (kg) of Titanium PS7165-21, Four (4) filter kits, and (Ten) 10 PXL Plateaus

(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 : 04/04/16
(3) Classification Code : 34
(4) NAICS Code: 333514
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road, Bldg. 601
                                              Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for 60 kilograms (kg) of Titanium PS7165-21, four(4)filter kits, and 10 PXL Plateaus.
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0141
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 04/08/2016
(10) Contact Point: Nathlie M. Hicks, Purchasing Agent, nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.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

One (1) 60 kilograms (kg) of Titanium PS7165-21, four (4) filter kits, and
Ten (10) PXL Plateaus for the operation of a 3D Systems Pro X 300

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 NAICS employee size 500 standard that accompanies NAICS code: 333514. 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 synopsis are due no later than 11:00am eastern standard time 04/08/2016. Submissions should be emailed to Nathlie M. Hicks@ nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Nathlie M. Hicks. Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Nathlie M. Hicks at nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3985. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 30 June 2016