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 : 7/6/2021 

(3) Classification Code: 6650      

(4) NAICS Code: 423430            

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 250 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:   

2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for a Reconfigurable Optical Processor

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-21-Q-0183

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting

(10) Contact Point: Melissa Murphy, Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]

(11)

A. Objective:

To find qualified sources to provide one (1) Wave Shaper 16000A Reconfigurable Optical Processor, C-Band, Benchtop, LC/APC Connectors. Please see attached Salient Characteristics for full requirement 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. Please see attached Salient Characteristics

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 250 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 423430. 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.].
    
3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
    
   (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 3:00 PM eastern standard time no later than five business days after the posting. Submissions should be emailed to Melissa Murphy, Acquisition Specialist, [email protected].
    
   Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Melissa Murphy at [email protected] or (301) 394-2135.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
    
   (13) Place of Contract Performance:
    
   Army Research Labortary
   2800 Power Mill Road
   Adelphi, MD, 20783
    
   (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Two (2) months after contract award