(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 :                    05/12/2020

(3) Classification Code :  66          

(4) NAICS Code:  334519             

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:    

2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for Capillary Rheometer

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX20Q0111

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date:  19 May 2020

(10) Contact Point:  Dale M. Brunson, 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.  Capillary Rheometer must have the following features:

• A maximum force of at least 20kN
• Capable of measurement from ambient to at least 400°C and a variety of die diameters including at least 0.5, 1, and 2 mm. 
• The ability to measure die swell via lasers. 
• All necessary control software shall be included and compatible with Windows 10 operating system. 
• Instrument footprint shall be less than 30” x 30” x 48”
• Capable of 115V/60Hz electricity through a NEMA 5-15 or 5-20 plug.
• Contractor shall provide installation and training.
   
  C. Responses:
   
  All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:
   

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
    
2.  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.].
    
    
   (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 a.m. eastern standard time 19 May 2020. Submissions should be emailed to Mrs. Dale M. Brunson, [email protected]. 
    
   Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Mrs. Brunson at [email protected].  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
    (13) Place of Contract Performance:  Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
   (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:   30 days after contract award.