ProtoLaser 3D Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) System

Added: Mar 03, 2016 1:36 pm SOURCES SOUGHT/SOLICITATION #: N00178-16-R-2030

Submitted by: Mirenda Robertson
NAICS Code: 334419
FSC Code: 7035

Anticipated Date to be published in FEDBIZOPS: 3 March 2016
Anticipated Closing Date: 11 March 2016

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

Description and Code: 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment
ProtoLaser 3D Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) System

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 LPKF Distribution, Incorporated for the following manufactured products:

One ProtoLaser 3D Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) System. The LPKF-LDS® system consists of one ProtoLaser 3D LDS system, one vacuum system, one LPKF ProtoPlate LDS laboratory system, four LPKF ProtoPlate Chemistry sets, four LPKF ProtoPaint LDS lacquer systems, and three days support to include installation and on-site training.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the government intends to issue a sole source contract to LPKF Distribution, Incorporated. The required system is manufactured by LPKF Distribution, Incorporated. LPKF Laser & Electronics owns the patent for their unique LDS process to produce Mold Interconnect Devices and is the only company that has produced a commercial product utilizing their patented LDS process. The proprietary technical data is covered under U.S. Patent Number 6696173, titled "Conducting Path Structures Situate on a Non-conductive Support Material, Especially Fine Conducting Path Structures and Method for Producing Same," awarded 24 February 2004.

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 12:00noon (EST) on the date noted above. Email should reference Sources Sought N00178-16-R-2030 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.