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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SY... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE RESPONDENT FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING OR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THAT PROPRIETARY DATA MAY BE A PART OF YOUR SUBMITTAL. IF SO, CLEARLY MARK SUCH RESTRICTED OR PROPRIETARY DATA AND PRESENT IT AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE NON-RESTRICTED/NONPROPRIETARY INFORMATION. The Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, GA is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the capability of providing a Laser Cutting System. The Laser Cutting System salient characteristics or equivalent of specifications are: *Laser Cutting Machine to be a Fiber Optic Laser Machine with a 3-Axis Flying Optic Positioning System, 160"X 80" Working Area, External 6kW Solid State Laser with Fiber Optic Cable, Windows 7 Based Machine Controller, Laser Cutting Machine to be a Fully Enclosed System, Machine to Have an Automatic Pallet Changer with Safety Light Barrier, Automatic Height Regulation Capabilities and Pierce Monitoring for the Cutting Head, Fully Programmable Focus, High Pressure Cutting Package, Laser Chiller and Compact Dust Extraction / Filtration Unit. *The Motion Unit Which Locates and Positions the Cutting Head Shall Have Dual Drives Coupled to a Rack and Pinion. The Drives Shall be Maintenance Free Torque Drives in the X-Direction and Direct Linear Drives in the Y and Z-Directions. *Machine Not Only Shall Have a Windows 7 Operating System, but Must Also be Programmable Using the TruTops Boost Integrated Software. This is an All-in-One design and Programming Software that Works Across Different Technologies. It Covers Every Processing Step from 3D Components to Finished NC Programs for Bending, Punching and Laser Programs. This is not a solicitation announcement. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. The Government will use responses to this Sources Sought Notice to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Any resultant contract is anticipated to be A Firm Fixed Price type of contract. This requirement fall under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code Description 333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing. Interested firms must demonstrate in their qualification statement that they are qualified to provide Laser Cutting System under this NAICS code. The Small Business Size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is not a set aside for small business. Firms responding to the Sources Sought Notice are requested to provide MCLB Albany all appropriate documentation (i.e., a detailed capability statement and/or relevant past performance history documenting its ability to perform similar requirements) -- to support its ability to carry-out the requirements listed herein via e-mail. The capability statements shall not exceed five (5) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; and 3) Familiarity and product knowledge. Responses are due within 7 calendar days after date of publication of this sources sought, and shall be electronically submitted to: anthony.brunson@usmc.mil. This sources sought should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests. If a solicitation is released, it will be via beta.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this Source Sought Notice or a future solicitation. Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their individual capability statements in response to the Source Sought Notice.