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Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0164 Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, training, and freight included. Proposed equip... Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0164 Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, training, and freight included. Proposed equipment supports complex fabrication, machining activities that directly impacts ARL mission. Classification Code: 34 NAICS Code: 333517 Response Date: 23 August 2023 due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation. Description: Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED: THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. If ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING oFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE first, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04. For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 333517. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001 ONE (1) EACH - The Contractor shall provide one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, and training. Freight/shipping costs to be included in quotation. Specifications/Requirement: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Delivery: Delivery is required by 16-18 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to 6375 Johnson Road, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005. Acceptance shall occur at the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination. Clauses: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable rating basis. An “Acceptable” rating is defined as the Government having reasonable confidence that the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. An “Unacceptable” rating is defined as the Government having minimal confidence that the the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates. The ratings will be based upon past performance information submitted by the offeror, as well as any other past performance information the Government obtains. The offeror shall submit (two (2) records of past performance from the past 12 months with their offer. Only offerors rated “Acceptable” will be eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer out of all offers rated “Acceptable”. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items (see attachment titled Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis-Solicitation for selections within this clause), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (MAR 2020) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021) 52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM - APG PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS AWARD OF CONTRACT This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as __N/A___. The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Road, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 Set Aside: (Leave Blank on FBO Posting. DO NOT SELECT A SET ASIDE TYPE)

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Sources Sought Template: (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 n... Sources Sought Template: (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 : 02 August 2023 (3) Classification Code : H2 (4) NAICS Code: 333517 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Sources Sought for The Contractor shall provide one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, training, and freight included. Proposed equipment supports complex fabrication, machining activities that directly impacts ARL mission. (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0164 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 09 August 2023 (10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil (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. The Contractor shall provide one (1) Press Brake in accordance with the following specifications: System shall be a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) multi-axis synchro press brake. Shall contain FastBEND Multi-Touch (MT) Premium touch functions. Shall contain offline PartManager 3-Dimensional (3D) software to process 3D products. System shall allow the Y1 and Y2 axes to operate as an independent double acting hydraulic system. System shall result in upper beam speeds of 200 millimeters/second (mm/s) Fast Approach and 125 mm/s Return Speeds on 1500 and 200 kilonewton (kN) models. System shall result in back gauge (GA) speeds up to 1000 mm/s. System shall have a stroke height of 6 inches. System shall have a maximum load weight of 230 pounds. System shall have a stroke X-axis of 40 inches with a speed of 39.3 inches per stroke. System shall have a stroke R-axis of 5.1 inches with a speed of 9.8 inches per stroke. System shall have a stroke Z1 and Z2 axes with a speed of 39.3 inches per stroke. System shall have a capacity of 275 US Short Tons. Shall have a distance of 102” between side frames. Shall have a working length of 122 inches. Shall have a standard gap of 15.75” Shall have a stroke of 10.6 inches. Shall have a table height of 35 inches. Shall have a fast approach speed of 307 inches per minute. Shall have a max working speed of 18.9 inches per minute. Shall have a fast return speed of 213 inches per minute. System shall have a 25 horse power motor. System shall be a total of 167 inches in length. System shall be a total of 80 inches in width. System shall be a total of 115 inches in height. System shall have a voltage requirement of 480 Volts. System shall have a frequency of 60 Hertz. System shall conform to American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B11.3 “ for machine tools. System shall have service tools included. Shall contain tooling for the following 18GA through 14GA 10GA through 13GA 1/4 inch through 9GA 3/8 inch through 5/16 inch 1/2 inch System shall have a pan forming punch. Shall contain one (1) safety operator and service manual. Shall include hydraulic oil. Shall include one-year warranty on parts and labor including set up and operational instructions. Shall include factory tech set up and training. Shall include freight and rigging Delivery to 6375 Johnson Road, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 no later than 16-18 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 333517 500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333517. 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.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 09 August 2023. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Road, building 1115, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 16-18 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).