Sources Sought for One (1) each Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

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 : 07/24/2017
(3) Classification Code : 66
(4) NAICS Code: 334519
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for One (1) each Particle Size and Shape Analyzer
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-17-T-0219
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 08/02/2017
(10) Contact Point: Jessica Camunez Contract Specialist, Jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil; 575-678-8283
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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. The Government requires one (1) each Particle Size and Shape Analyzer that meet the following characteristics:

1. Perform size analysis size range of 1 micron (µm) to 100µm
2. Perform shape analysis size range of 5 µm to 500 µm
3. A minimum of one (1) gram of powder to perform analysis
4. Produce a result reading within ten (10) minutes of analysis
5. Measure metals, plastics and ceramic powders
6. Shall be able to use both air and liquid dispersions
7. Measure settling velocity of individual particles in wet dispersions
8. Calibration standards included
9. Include onsite installation and onsite user training at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD.
10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliant
11. 115Voltage/60 Hertz power capable
12. Self-cleaning mechanism after each measurement
13. Perform size and shape analysis simultaneously

C. Responses:

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

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 334519. 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.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 3:00 pm eastern standard time 08/02/2017. Submissions should be emailed to Jessica Camunez; Jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Jessica Camunez at Jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: US Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21105-5001

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Four (4) weeks after date of contract.