Sources Sought for one (1) CO2 Laser Glass Processing Machine

(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:  20 December 2019                

(3) Classification Code : 66

(4) NAICS Code:  334516            

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 Employees

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

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for one (1) Laser Glass Processing Machine

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX20Q0029

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 30 December 2019

(10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, Douglas.C.Dennard.civ@mail.mil,     301-394-3371

(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 Contractor shall deliver one (1) Laser Glass Processing Machine with the following specifications to Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Maryland.

• CO2 light beam shall be perpendicular to fiber
• Shall produce a light beam at 90 degree incidence for stable heating
• All glass processing functions shall be performed with CO2 heat source (no filaments or electrodes)
• The machine shall have 130milimeter (mm) z-travel
• The machine shall have 360 degree fiber rotation
• The machine shall come equipped with a laser safety enclosure with a triple redundant interlock
• Machine shall have an all-in-one machine control software system

C. Responses:

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

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

2. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. 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.].

3.  Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 4:00 PM ET 30 December 2019. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3371.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance:  United States (U.S.) Army Research Laboratory

      2800 Powder Mill Rd. 

      Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:  No later than (NLT) 14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)