SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2020 2:33:26 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA7000 10 CONS LGC USAF ACADEMY CO 80840-2303 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2303
- Solicitation Number
- FA700020Q0127
- Response Due
- 9/2/2020 11:30:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/17/2020
- Point of Contact
- Melissa A. Staudacher, Phone: 719.333.4504
- E-Mail Address
-
melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil
(melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil)
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT FROM:� 10th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), CO SUBJECT:� Sources Sought // FA700020Q0127 -�Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System 1.� The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers of a Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 and the small business size standard in number of employees is 1,000. 2.� Interested contractors whether potential prime contractors or interested potential subcontractors are encouraged to review the salient characteristics in paragraph 5 to gain an understanding of the requirement and provide feedback and questions to the Contracting Officer. 3.� This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All responsible contractors interested in providing this product and who have the potential to provide this product are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/. The Government bears no legal liability for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This notice is for planning purposes only and the Government will not pay for any information provided. If you are not interested and/or able to provide this product no response is necessary.� The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. 4. The purpose of this notice is to identify capable and qualified companies to provide a Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System with the stated specifications to the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System must possess the following salient characteristics: Digital grid system, either projection-based or digital-display based Self-aligning Minimum field of view of 5�, preferred field of view of 8-10� Compatible with current Phantom v7 high-speed cameras in use Minimum 5,000 frames per second Minimum 1 ms exposure time Includes controllable LED light source (sync capable with TTL) Includes focusing schlieren optics Includes software 5.�All businesses capable of providing a Digital Focusing Schlieren (DFS) System are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated to be awarded. Interested and qualified sources should submit the following documentation to this office by e-mail to melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil no later than 12:30 PM MDT, 2 September 2020: Name of Company and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Website (if applicable) Representation/Certification of small business socioeconomic status CAGE code and DUNS Number How long have you been in business? Have you provided this item in the past? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the item? Where is the item manufactured? Where are the components manufactured? Is the product Buy American compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7001? Is the product considered commercially available off-the-shelf IAW FAR 2.101 and FAR 12.103? If not, is the product considered commercial? What is your lead-time for delivery? Have you ever performed Government contracts? What are your payment/discount terms? Do you offer an educational and/or military discount to universities? If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes. Are design, analysis, documentation, or any other items, included? Is the system, parts, or maintenance of the system proprietary? Do you offer any warranty on the item? 6.� THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. DO�NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. 7.� Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following point of contact. To promote maximum competition and clarity, all questions and responses regarding this requirement will be posted via amendment to this notice. Point�of Contact: Contracting Officer, Melissa Staudacher Email: melissa.staudacher@us.af.mil������������������������
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/5c012da8d6a04159ab813e5f6b21f0a7/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAF Academy, CO 80840, USA
- Zip Code: 80840
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN05775130-F 20200828/200826230202 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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