Confocal Microscope and Profilometer

Added: Dec 16, 2015 2:01 pm Modified: Jan 19, 2016 8:02 amTrack Changes  

***Potential Vendors: this RFI have been extended to January 22, 2016.  Please respond again even if you already have before. New Contact Info below.

Profilometer to include Laser Scanning Microscope Measuring Unit and Laser Scanning Microscope Controller

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice to solicit comments, questions and feedback from industry regarding a planned procurement for a Confocal Microscope and Profilometer in support of the NAWCAD Corrosion and Wear Lab at Patuxent River, MD. Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of providing Confocal Microscope and Profilometer described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

ELIGIBILITY

The PSC for this requirement is 6650; the NAICS is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. 

 
REQUIREMENTS

See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements listed in the attached Statement of Work.  This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: 

1. 
   
2. Company Name; Company Address; Cage Code, Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
   
3. company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
   
4. statement regarding capability
   

If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR-2.5.2.5.1 contracts,
Donna Kracinovich, by email to donna.kracinovich@navy.mil. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 22 January 2016. 

Profilometer to include Laser Scanning Microscope Measuring Unit and Laser Scanning Microscope Controller

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice to solicit comments, questions and feedback from industry regarding a planned procurement for a Confocal Microscope and Profilometer in support of the NAWCAD Corrosion and Wear Lab at Patuxent River, MD. Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of providing Confocal Microscope and Profilometer described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

ELIGIBILITY

The PSC for this requirement is 6650; the NAICS is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond.

REQUIREMENTS

See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements listed in the attached Statement of Work. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:

1. 
   
2. Company Name; Company Address; Cage Code, Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
   
3. company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
   
4. statement regarding capability
   

If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR-2.5.2.5.1 contracts, Kalil O'Neal, by email to Kalil.oneal@navy.mil. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 04 January 2016.

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Added: Dec 16, 2015 2:01 pm  

Profilometer to include Laser Scanning Microscope Measuring Unit and Laser Scanning Microscope Controller

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice to solicit comments, questions and feedback from industry regarding a planned procurement for a Confocal Microscope and Profilometer in support of the NAWCAD Corrosion and Wear Lab at Patuxent River, MD. Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of providing Confocal Microscope and Profilometer described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

ELIGIBILITY

The PSC for this requirement is 6650; the NAICS is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. 

 
REQUIREMENTS

See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements listed in the attached Statement of Work.  This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: 

1. 
   
2. Company Name; Company Address; Cage Code, Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
   
3. company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
   
4. statement regarding capability
   

If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR-2.5.2.5.1 contracts, Kalil O'Neal, by email to Kalil.oneal@navy.mil. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 04 January 2016.