(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 : 22 August 2016
(3) Classification Code : J0
(4) NAICS Code: 423490
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 150 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Extended Warranty Coverage Plan for Micro-Photonics SkyScan 1172 micro Computed Tomographic X-ray Imaging System
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-16-T-0352
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 30 August 2016
(10) Contact Point: Christine Chase, Contract Specialist, [email protected]
(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.

B.

The Government requires Tier 1 extended service warranty coverage for Skyscan 1172 micro CT scanner serial number 12P01214 for period 09/17/2016 - 09/16/2018.

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) "Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to Micro Photonics Inc, 1550 Pond Rd., Allentown, PA, 18104-2259.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in 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 150 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 423490. 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 11:59 AM eastern standard time 30 August 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Christine Chase, [email protected].
Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Christine Chase, [email protected]. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: One (1) Year.

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