SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- VEHICLE RADIATION DETECTOR
- Notice Date
- 8/31/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Florida, 189 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 32085-1008
- ZIP Code
- 32085-1008
- Solicitation Number
- W911YN18VEHRADDET
- Archive Date
- 9/22/2018
- Point of Contact
- Deborah U. Bray, Phone: 9048230555, Brian Joseph Williams, Phone: 9048230567
- E-Mail Address
-
deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil, brian.j.williams9.mil@mail.mil
(deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil, brian.j.williams9.mil@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY Solicitation Notice Type: Sources Sought (Request For Information - Market Research Only) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items (SERVICES) suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (Hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) relative to NAICS 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (size standard of 500 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The Florida National Guard, USPFO, is seeking potential sources and feedback capable of delivering Vehicle Radiation Detector Contractors with the expertise to successfully deliver the requirements outlined in the Part II. Description Sample Only/See Sample SOW attached are encouraged to submit a capability statement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The information below provides a "Contractor Capability Survey" to allow you to document your company's capabilities in meeting these requirements. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, please complete and return the Contractor Capability Survey below. Response format and due date information is specified at the bottom portion of this notice. Failure to provide a complete response may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to deliver that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3. This sources sought inquiry is for all potential vendors only. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Debbie Bray, at Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil Part I. Sources Sought: Please provide the following business information for your firm in the following format: Vendor Name/ Cage Code/ Point of Contact: Socio-Economic Status/ GSA Contract # Capability Name: Cage: DUNS: POC Name: Phone: Email: URL: Socio-Economic Status: 1. [Small Business] 2. [8(a) Certified] 3. [SDVOSB] 4. [WOSB] 5. [GSA Contract # GS-XX-XXXXX] Please also indicate: 1. If your company has experience providing the supplies indicated on the attached Salient Characteristics. 2. Whether your company has a contract under a Federal Supply Schedule that would address all required supplies. If so, please provide the relevant GSA contract number. Attention: Small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort. The acquisition strategy for this requirement has not been decided; however, the Florida Army National Guard is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for small businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Part II. Description Sample Only/See Sample SOW Seeking market capability to provide/meet the following minimum requirement: Vehicle Radiation Detector Kit that is mobile, capable of detecting gamma rays and includes 2"x4"x16" Nai (T) crystal; Electronics for use with Man Portal Detection Systems (MPDS); Can be configured into mobile, transportable, and custom configurations; Rugged; GPS enabled; Water resistant; Isotope ID; Extended battery life; Data logging with GPS coordinates; Windows based software; Wireless communication capable; G-M probe; Alpha/Beta probe NOTE: Equivalency shall be determined based on the salient specifications contained in this RFI. Part III. Request for Information If possible, please provide answers to the following questions. 1. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that has the effect of limiting competition among potential vendors? 2. Are there an alternate NAICS other than 314910 that you believe is more appropriate for this requirement? If so, what is the NAICS and why? 3. Is there anything in the Salient Characteristics that has the effect of creating duplicative of unnecessary costs to the Government? Do you have any additional comments on the Salient Characteristics? 4. Based on your experience, are the requested products commercial in nature as defined by FAR 2.101? If so, why, and are there established catalog or market prices for these products? 5. Is there a better industry standard in order to procure the requested items? 6. The Government is looking for turn-key end product; are any necessary items missing in the Salient characteristics that you would include? 7. Is there a required lead time that the Government may need to take into consideration for this procurement? 8) Is your company an authorized dealer or manufacturer for any of the above listed Equipment? 9) Describe your company's accessibility in obtaining Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts if not an authorized dealer or authorized service facility for the above listed Equipment. 10) Does your company have the resources and capability to provide repairs on-site? 11) Describe your company's knowledge and/or certifications on the preceding equipment (Part II. Description Sample Only/See Sample SOW)? CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the requested items to the primary point of contact listed below. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be solicited as full and open or set-aside for small business. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Sources Sought - VEHICLE RADIATION DETECTOR." Attachments with files ending in.zip or.exe are not allowable and files will be stripped and deleted from any emails received by the Government. Ensure only.pdf,.doc(x), or.xls (x) documents are attached to your email. Additional company capability information is welcome, however responses are limited to 5 pages. Responses must be submitted electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format to be received no later than 02:00 PM, EST, 7 SEPTEMBER 2018. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Debbie Bray- Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil. Do not contact for information regarding acquisition strategy or regarding the potential solicitation posting date. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. A response to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Florida National Guard, starke, Florida, 32091, United States
- Zip Code: 32091
- Zip Code: 32091
- Record
- SN05066564-W 20180902/180831230914-4cc34c8a2dc323c1362d10ed13f1364b (fbodaily.com)
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