Sources Sought Synopsis: (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), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date: 17 August 2016 (3) Classification Code: 34 (4) NAICS Code: 333992 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 1250 employees (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Welding Tool (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-P-0257 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 23 August 2016 (10) Contact Point: Crystal Demby, Contract Specialist,
[email protected] , 301-394-5332 (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. APG-ADL-B.5152.206-4400 INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (FEB 2015) The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to Sonobond Ultrasonics, 1191 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this sources sought. (End of clause) B. Requirement: One (1) Standard 3000 / SureWeld TM 20 Ultrasonic Plastic Bonder 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 employees 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 synopsis are due no later than 12:00 am eastern standard time 23 August 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Crystal Demby at
[email protected] . Mailed submissions can be sent to the address in block 7, ATTN: Crystal Demby . Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Crystal Demby at
[email protected] or 301-394-5332. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: Adelphi, MD (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: six (6) weeks after date of contract (ADC)