Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

Acoustic Mixer CAUTION: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources, companies that may posse... Acoustic Mixer CAUTION: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements as specified in the Program Description below. In accordance with FAR Part 10 Market Research of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet AFIT/ENY’s requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. Furthermore, AFIT/ENY is not at this time seeking quotes, and will not accept unsolicited quotes/proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQs, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this source sought. Requirement: See Attachment 1 entitled, “Statement of Work” (SOW). The Government is in need of a vendor to provide an acoustic mixer at the Air force institute of technology that fulfills all requirements in the SOW. NAICS Code: 334513 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutical Apparatus Manufacturing Acceptable Means of Submission: All submissions must be submitted electronically to Xavier.sparrow@us.af.mil by 14 March 2024, 6:00 PM EDT. INSTRUCTIONS: Below is a document containing a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capabilities. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Jessica Stamper (AFLCMC/PZIBA), Xavier.sparrow@us.af.mil no later than 5:00 pm EST on 14 March 2024. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Air Force Institute of Technology does not currently have an acoustic mixer. An acoustic mixer is a useful tool for quickly mixing powders of varying sizes for additive manufacturing and have been proven in numerous studies in additive manufacturing literature to coat spherical powders with nano-sized powders with efficiency. See attached Statement of Work for details and specifications. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334513: Instruments and related products for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables. Any correspondence sent via email must contain the subject line, “Acoustic Mixer.” This correspondence must be contained in a single email, unless otherwise approved, and must not exceed five megabytes, including attachments. Emails with compressed files will not be accepted. Note that email filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If your company is interested, submit your responses to Xavier.sparrow@us.af.mil. E-mail responses should be received no later than 5:00 pm EST on 14 March 2024.