Mixing Bowl Lift

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes, only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of providing the following product. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. This notice will close 17 September 2012 at 0900 AM EST.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement for a Mixing Bowl Lift with battery and charger. Except for the handle, the machine must be able to be stored under a standard 36" height work table. The machine should be able to lift a Hobart 140-qt. mixing bowl and an 80-qt. mixing bowl.

Respondents shall provide a full description of the product to meet the anticipated requirement. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged.

The anticipated NAICS is 333294 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees.

At a minimum, the package shall address the following:

1. Title of the requirement; Company Name; Address; and Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, and email address.

2. Company profile to include office location(s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, NAICS, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: 8a, HubZone, SDVOSB, etc.

3. State the delivery time (days) necessary for your firm to deliver the product.

4. Any suggestions or comments about the NAICS code selection, contract type, or effort in general.

All submissions shall be submitted to Mark Draluck, mark.draluck@us.army.mil.