MNA - Laser Alignment Tool

W912EF - THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SUPPLIES OR TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District is seeking sources for a supply project: MNA Laser Alignment Tool. This project involves the purchase of one new one new Laser Alignment Tool for delivery to McNary Lock and Dam in Umatilla, OR. The determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement lies solely with the Government and will be based on market research and information available to the Government from other sources. A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, including small-disadvantaged businesses, HUBZONE small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses interested in and technically capable of performing the scope-of-work in the specified location. If you are capable and interested in this work, please respond accordingly.

Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small Business size standard for this NAICS is 600 employees. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

For the purposes of market research, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District requests letters of interest from qualified supply/manufacturing contractors capable of supplying the Laser Alignment Tool for the following project:

McNary Lock and Dam, Umatilla, OR.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The contractor shall provide one new Laser Alignment Tool with the associated, complete operation and maintenance manuals. The Laser Alignment Tool shall have the following relevant specifications.

Topic:

• Greater than or equal to a 30-foot measurement distance
• A digital detector with at least 1-axis of sight
• Detector resolution of 0.001 mm.
• Detector measurement accuracy of 0.3% +/- 7 micrometers
• Inclinometer with resolution of 0.01 degrees and accuracy +/- 0.1%
• Laser Heads Battery life of at least 18 hours
• Bluetooth connected display with application to perform, record, and analyze measurements.
• Accessories include at least: (1) Magnetic Base, (2) Extension Chains and (2) Magnetic B-Brackets
• Extension Fixtures

Interested firms should submit a capabilities package, to include the following:

1.  Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.

2.  CAGE code and UEI.

3.  Firm's interest in participating in the solicitation, if issued. 

4.  Business classification: Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB),Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), 8(a), or Other than Small Business (Large Business).

5.  Firm's joint venture information (if applicable).

6. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, complete information describing their interest and capability to meet all requirements stated above. At least one (1) project/capability statement should be provided to demonstrate competency and experience in the required area of supply.  Narratives shall be no longer than ten pages. 

Submit the above information to Chandra Crow, Contract Specialist, via email to Chandra.d.crow@usace.army.mil. Your response to the notice must be received on or before 10:00 am, Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday 15 April 2025.