One (1) Polymer Processing Equipment

(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 : 05 May 2022     

(3) Classification Code : 66         

(4) NAICS Code: 334516  

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:    2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for One (1) Polymer Processing Equipment

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX-22-R-0016

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 05/12/2022

(10) Contact Point: Crystal Demby, Contract Specialist, crystal.l.demby.civ@army.mil, 301-394-5332.

(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

The Government requires one (1) polymer processing equipment with the following minimum specifications:

A mobile system for the drying of polymer pellets prior to processing.

The system shall be comprised of a cart mounted hopper dryer with a rotary desiccant which can operate in a continuous or batch-wise fashion.

It shall offer a drying capacity of roughly 15-20 pounds (lb.)/ hour (hr.) with a 2 cubic ft hopper volume.

It shall come equipped with a hopper loader, allowing it to load itself on-demand from a bag or drum of polymer pellets

The equipment shall run on 460V 3-phase electrical supply.

It shall include a drying monitor capable of monitoring and controlling dewpoint.

The heat exchanger shall be air-to-air.

A mobile system for the drying of polymer pellets prior to processing.

The system shall contain the same criteria as the above, except it shall offer a drying capacity of roughly 25-30lb/hr. with a 3 cubic ft hopper.

An oil heating and circulation system, capable of maintaining oil temperature from 70-500Fahrenheit (21.1-260Celcius) and delivering >10Liters/minute flow rate.

The unit shall have an air-cooled seal cavity requiring no cooling water for operation.

It shall have a digital interface for controlling setpoint.

It shall run on 460V 3-phase electrical supply.

A screenless mobile granulator for the grinding of injection molding byproducts (sprues, runners, etc.) or reject parts.

It shall be capable of throughputs in the range of 20lb/hour with an opening of 10” width by 10” height plus or minus 2”.

It shall have a motor delivering 3 plus or minus 0.5 horsepower with a cutter size of 5” to 6”.

It shall have a multi-tooth rotor comprised of D2 teeth and cutting wheel.

It shall be able to interface with a take-off, by either vacuum or compressed air, to unload directly to a bag or drum.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
 

 Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 100-employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 423830. 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.].
 

Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
 
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 12 May 2022. Submissions should be emailed to Crystal Demby, crystal.l.demby.civ@army.mil.   
 
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Crystal Demby at crystal.l.demby.civ@army.mil or 301-394-5332.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
 (13) Place of Contract Performance: U.S. Army, Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: No later than six (6) months after receipt of Order (ARO).