SOURCES SOUGHT
34 -- Laser Fusing 3D Metal Printer - Specifications
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333992
— Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory/Supply, 4555 Overlook Ave S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20375
- ZIP Code
- 20375
- Solicitation Number
- N00173-16-Q-0208
- Archive Date
- 6/11/2016
- Point of Contact
- TaLisa M. Spottswood, Phone: 2027676331, Paul C. Gilroy, Phone: 2027671995
- E-Mail Address
-
TaLisa.Spottswood@nrl.navy.mil, paul.gilroy@nrl.navy.mil
(TaLisa.Spottswood@nrl.navy.mil, paul.gilroy@nrl.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Specifications for Sources Sought 71-4051-16 THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS BEING ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE NRL PURCHASING BRANCH WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY INTERESTED PARTIES RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY BUSINESS CONCERNS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED BELOW. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)is seeking to purchase an off-the-shelf multi-laser metal fusing machine (in other words, a 3D metal printer) that is available to the public at large. We do NOT want a prototype system or anything that is one-of-a-kind or limited run, but rather are seeking a system that is widely available to the public, and that has been manufactured by a company that has a clear and demonstrable track record of selling and supporting many such machines. The system will be used as a tool to perform basic scientific research. It will be used to fabricate innovative devices to further NRL's scientific research at the cutting edge of the physical sciences. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333992, with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 3426. RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE: Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following (responses shall not exceed five (5) pages: (a) A positive statement of interest to submit a proposal as a prime contractor on a future solicitation, if any, for this requirement; (b) Company name and address, point of contact with phone number, DUNS number and Cage Code; (c) A summary of the vendor's technical capabilities to develop the solutions described in the Government's requirements stated above. (d) A summary of the vendor's ability to manufacture the items above and the location of manufacture. (e) Evidence of three (3) recent experiences in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, percent of work performed, description of work performed, and points of contact with current telephone numbers. (f) A statement regarding small business designation and status (if applicable) and provide a copy of the certificate issued by the SBA of your qualifications as a HUBZone Small Business or 8(a) firm (if applicable), (g) Any other pertinent company documentation, such as teaming/joint-venture agreements, etc. Interested parties should indicate interest, in writing, as early as possible, but no later than the Response Date in this Sources Sought Notice. Only electronic submissions are acceptable. Submit electronic copies to TaLisa.Spottswood@nrl.navy.mil. Reference PR # 71-4051-16 and N00173-16-Q-0208 in any and all correspondence. Upon review of industry response to this sources sought, the Government will determine whether set-aside acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest.
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