C-Mode Scanning ACOUSTIC MICROSCOPE

Added: Apr 27, 2016 4:16 pm SOURCES SOUGHT/SOLICITATION #: N00178-16-R-2033

Submitted by: Mirenda Robertson
NAICS Code: 334516
FSC Code: 6635

Anticipated Date to be published in FEDBIZOPS: 27 April 2016
Anticipated Closing Date: 6 May 2016

Contracts POC Name: Mirenda Robertson
Telephone#: 540-653-9864
Email Address: mirenda.robertson@navy.mil

Description and Code: 66-Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
C-Mode Scanning Acoustic Microscope

This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is being posted to satisfy the requirement under the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement PGI 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Sonoscan, Inc. 2149 E. Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 for the following manufactured products:

One (1) each C-Mode Scanning Acoustic Microscope (C-SAM) with the following options & accessories with Transducers: Digital C-SAM System Package for HiRel Lab & R&D (Base System); Built-in water management system for water level control, drain and fill; Programmable in-line heater for water temp control; Waterfall transducer adapters for non-immersion; Frequency Domain Imaging (FDI) for analyzing frequency content; HiRes THRU-Scan arm package for transmission mode imaging; Acoustic Surface Flatness (ASF) for surface profiling; Micro-V for graphical display of material thickness measurements; Thickness Measurement Module (manual version); Acoustic Impedance Measurement Module (AMM); Spectral Analysis Module; Transducers as follows: 15 MHz transducer w/.75" (19.1mm) FL in water; 50 MHz transducer w/.50" (12.7mm) FL in water; 100MHz F2 transducer w/.50" (12.7mm) FL in water; and 230 MHz F2 transducer w/.50" (12.7mm) FL in water. This requirement includes installation, training, crating, shipping and insurance.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the government intends to issue a sole source contract to Sonoscan, Incorporated. Sonoscan, Incorporated is the original equipment manufacturer and does not have any authorized resellers available. This equipment may only be purchased from the original manufacturer.

This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit their technical capabilities, which, if received within 7 calendar days of publication of this notice, shall be considered by NSWCDD. All responses must be submitted to the government point of contact at the email address shown below.

Responses must be submitted in writing to the procurement specialist, Mirenda Robertson, via email at mirenda.robertson@navy.mil No later than 12:00pm (EST) on the date noted above. Email should reference Sources Sought N00178-16-R-2033 in the subject line.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.