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Please see attached Combination Solicitation/Synopsis for full solicitation details. 4 August 2020 The following questions were asked of the Contracting Officer: 1. Does installation require rigging a... Please see attached Combination Solicitation/Synopsis for full solicitation details. 4 August 2020 The following questions were asked of the Contracting Officer: 1. Does installation require rigging and utilities? Utilities are run to where they are needed. If your machine requires special rigging, please address this in your quote. 2. Options not called out in the specifications? If there are options required to be added to your product in order to meet the Government's specifications, please include those options in your quote.

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SOURCES SOUGHT FROM: 10th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), CO SUBJECT: Sources Sought 1. The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potenti... SOURCES SOUGHT FROM: 10th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), CO SUBJECT: Sources Sought 1. The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers of a 5-axis CNC Mill. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 332710 and the small business size standard in number of employees is 500. 2. Interested contractors whether potential prime contractors or interested potential subcontractors are encouraged to review the salient characteristics in paragraph 4 to gain an understanding of the requirement and provide feedback and questions to the contracting specialist. 3. This notice is 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. This notice is for planning purposes only and the Government will not pay for any information provided. 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. All interested and qualified sources should submit the following documentation to this office by e-mail to kristin.rothe@us.af.mil no later than 2:00 PM MST, 27 May 2020: Name of Company and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Website (if applicable) Socioeconomic status CAGE code Laser System meeting the following salient characteristics: At a minimum, the 5-axis CNC Mill must include or be capable of the following: If needed, please explain if certain characteristics are too restrictive and/or too ambiguous and provide a restructured characteristic that would better meet the Government’s needs. 1) Must support 5-axis milling - Tilting rotary table - 4th and 5th axis drives/wiring 2) Can handle parts up to 16” x 12” x 10” 3) 6000 RPM (or greater) spindle speed 4) Automated tool changer (10 or more tools) 5) Automated probing system for part setup and alignment 6) Automated coolant mixing and refill 7) Rigid tapping to enable complicated programming and/or special cutting tools 8) External shelf and tool holder 9) Includes a part holding chuck so parts can be held on the rotary table and do not need to be fixed or bolted to the table 10) Operates on 220V input 11) Includes installation/delivery 12) Able to provide routine maintenance package (general checkout). 6. All interested and qualified sources should also submit the answers to the following questions to this office by e-mail to kristin.rothe@us.af.mil no later than 2:00 PM MST, 27 May 2020: Have you provided this item in the past? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the item? Where is product manufactured? 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. Is the product Buy American compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7001? Provide any additional feedback that would help us provide more clarity within the requirement/promote further competition. 7. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. 8. Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following points of contact. Contracting Officer, Malissa Crofoot Email: malissa.crofoot.2@us.af.mil Contract Specialist, Kristin Rothe Email: kristin.rothe@us.af.mil