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Amendment One (1) to attach Salient characteritics which was inadvertently left at the time of solicitation posting. See Attachments. COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 34... Amendment One (1) to attach Salient characteritics which was inadvertently left at the time of solicitation posting. See Attachments. COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 34 2. NAICS Code: 333517 3. Subject: One (1) computer numeric control (CNC) five (5) axis grinder machine delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25R0008 5. Set-Aside Code: N/A 6. Response Date: 12/13/2024 7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005-5001 United States (USA) 8. (i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX25R0008. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 333517. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) 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: (EACH) – The Contractor shall provide one (1) computer numeric control (CNC) five (5) axis grinder machine to APG, MD 21005. (vi) Description of requirements: One (1) computer numeric control (CNC) five (5) axis grinder machine to APG, MD 21005. (vii) Delivery six (6) months after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. ARL, APG, MD 21005. The FOB point is U.S. ARL, APG, MD 21005. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Comparative Evaluation In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance): Technical Past Performance Price (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) 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. (xii) 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, 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 (JUN 2020) 52.204-19 INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (FEB 2024) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) (xiii) 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) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (Jun 2023) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) 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) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (MAY 2024) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) 252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) ACC-APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD – INVOICES REQUIRED) PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING ROOM - APG TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) PAYMENT TERMS DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xvi) Offers are due 13 December 2024 by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Swati Jain swati.jain2.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please Contract Specialist Swati Jain swati.jain2.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil

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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: 15 November 2024 (3) Classification Code : 34 (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 One (1) computer numeric control (CNC) five (5) axis grinder machine (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25R0008 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 22 November 2024 (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 Government requires one (1) computer numeric control (CNC) five (5) axis grinder machine in accordance with the below minimum specifications: The contractor shall provide one (1) CNC Grinding Machine with the following specifications and characteristics: Minimum of five (5) cutting axes (X, Y, Z, C, and B) to include: X, Y, and Z linear motor direct drive axes. B and C torque motor direct drive rotary axes. Minimum travels to include: 18.3 inches of X axis. 20.9 inches of Y axis. 26.2 inches of Z axis. 340 degrees of rotation for B axis. 360 degrees of rotation for C axis. Minimum resolution to include: 0.000004 inches of X axis. 0.000004 inches of Y axis. 0.000004 inches of Z axis. 0.0001 degrees for B axis. 0.0001 degrees for C axis. Minimum speeds to include: 1180 inches per minute for X axis. 1180 inches per minute for Y axis. 1180 inches per minute for Z axis. 2000 rotations per minute for C axis. Use either a fully enclosed or semi-enclosed protective device to prevent the chip or cutting oil from injuring the operator. Cast iron machine base. Ability to grind high speed steel, carbide, or ceramic. Ability to grind from blanks or resharpen existing tooling. Minimum fluting length of 16.73 inches. Minimum cutting diameter of 6.7 inches. Minimum cylindrical grinding up to 9.8 inches. Minimum workpiece diameter of 1.26 inches. Machine must operate off Numroto Flexium+ path control with at least the following specs, Control must be Windows 10 Pro 64 bit based. Minimum CNC memory of 40 Megabyte (MB). Parameterized programming using application software of free numerical control (NC) programming. Integrated Personal Computer (PC) with minimum Intel Core i5-8500 (6 Cores/ 9 MB/ 6T/ up to 4.1 GHz/ 65 Watts (W). Minimum of 16 Gigabyte (GB) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) non- Error Correcting Code (ECC) Memory 1. Minimum of 256 GB Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Class 40 solid state drive. Minimum of NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2 GB, FH (DP/DP). Include integrated software for remote diagnostics. Minimum 19 inch color touch monitor with two (2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports. Wireless keyboard & mouse set. Tricolor signal lamp for optical machine status. Step on pedal for tool/collet clamping control. Dimensional and weight requirements shall not exceed the following specifications: 71.3 inches operating width. 83.5 inches operating height. 64.6 inches operating depth. 8195 pounds. Air conditioning unit for electrical cabinet. Coolant washdown gun. Integrated four (4) position wheel changer. Grinding wheel probe for automatic wheel measurement. Three Dimensional (3D) probe for tool inspection. Workhead to meet the following minimum specs, 2000 revolutions per minute (rpm). International Standards Organization (ISO) 50 interface taper. BCR32 collet chuck. 1.26 inches of clamping capacity. Automatic pneumatic clamp & unclamp via drawbar actuation. Direct drive with encoder. Liquid cooling. One (1) button ejection collet. Five (5) integrated coolant jets. Schaublin Runout Adjustment System (SRS) automatic chuck pneumatic clamping with integrated runout adjustment system. Spindlehead to meet the following minimum specs, 12000 rpm. 16.1 horsepower (HP). 9.1-foot pounds of torque. Six (6) inch wheel diameter capacity. Up to three (3) wheels per arbor capacity. HSK 50E arbor size. Direct drive with encoder. 340 degrees of rotation. Fully sealed spindle with multiple labyrinths and 1 micrometer (?m) filtered positive air pressure. Jacket cooling via oil. Six (6) axis robot loader with the following specs, Fully integrated into machine enclosure. Fully sealed robot. Minimum capacity of 1000 units. Ability to bar pull raw material stock through workhead. Ability to recover completed parts out of table retake vice and return to parts organizer. Robot control device included. Robot calibration kit included. Robot double gripper with three (3) point grip. Minimum 25.4-millimeter gripping range. Integrated pallet table compatible with Rollomatic type b and c cassettes or equivalent. Total capacity of three (3) cassettes (two (2) source and one (1) destination). Numroto NRPlus expert software that includes programming options for, Machine licenses with hardlock. Numroto CNC Interface - NCI (Windows Operator Screen). Simple milling cutters. Simple drills/step drills. Automatic tool measurement probing. Automatic wheel measurement probing. Complex milling cutters. Complex drills/step drills. Roughing profiles. Multi-helix. Kennametal SE/TF drill points. Form cutters. Cylindrical grinding. Form Steps - Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) defined. 3D collision checking. 3D tool simulation. Special grinding function. In-process measurement. Ability to measure ground diameter immediately after the according operation is finished. Ability to set offsets on final pass based off checked measurement. In process C axis workhead mounted wheel dresser with the following specs, Minimum of 16000 rpm. Minimum motor size of 3.1 horsepower (HP). Programmable wipe dressing. Minimum dressing wheel diameter of six inches. Automatic wheel profiling. Can program based on DXF. Door interlocks with switches. Light Emitting Diode (LED) work lights. Automatic power off function or equivalent. Background edit function or equivalent. Shipping and installation of machine to/at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005 Delivery to 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 no later than six (6) months After Receipt of Order (ARO). Accessories The contractor shall provide compatible accessories included with the equipment: One (1) machine calibration kit. Two (2) probe breaking points. One (1) electrical transformer to step up house 208 voltage to meet machines requirements. Schaublin collets to include one (1) of each of the following sizes, 1/8 inch (”), 3/16”, ¼”, 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, ¾”, and 1”. 4 millimeter (mm), 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm. One (1) air operated retractable vice that mounts to rigid clamping table. One (1) rigid clamping cast iron table mounted on the x-axis for mounting of tool supports with eight pneumatic ports. One (1) automatic tailstock that mounts onto the rigid table with horizontal and vertical clearance. Also with adjustable clamping pressure and fine adjustments. Four (4) HSK 50E 1 ¼ inch by 68-millimeter arbors. Four (4) HSK 50E 1 ¼ inch by 36-millimeter arbors. Four (4) exchangeable coolant manifolds. Two (2) four-millimeter, type B, 300 slot cassettes. Two (2) six-millimeter, type B, 300 slot cassettes. Two (2) eight-millimeter, type B, 300 slot cassettes. Two (2) ten-millimeter, type C, 150 slot cassettes. Two (2) silicon carbide dressing wheel (150mm x 20mm x 20mm). Two (2) silicon carbide dressing wheel (150mm x 10mm x 10mm). One (1) Ebbco BASIC oil filtration system with tank and pumps. Minimum specs of, 0.005-millimeter mm filter level. 25 gallon per minute (GPM) flow rate. Floor size of 63" x 30" x 48". 75-gallon oil capacity. 24000 British Thermal Unit (BTU) per hour chiller. Two (2) 55-gallon drums of Oelheld SintoGrind fully synthetic cutting oil. One (1) air filtration system with hepa filter unit. Minimum 500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) flow rate. One (1) 12 lb. FIRETRACE FM-200 System with Alarm. Includes the following, One (1) 12 lb. cylinder with valve & gauge. Twelve (12) pounds fm-200 extinguishing agent. Two (2) cross pattern nozzles. Firetrace detection tubing. Stainless steel tubing. Fittings. High pressure tubing connectors. Manual release with gauge. Audible/strobe alarm. Firetrace control box. Nitrogen. Hardware fasteners. Turnkey installation and testing. Firetrace System will be electrically connected to the machine's E-stop circuit. One (1) wheel balancing machine to meet the following specs, Touch screen display. Fully enclosed. Automatic arbor clamping. Spindle drives included. Pneumatic tool clamping. Emergency stop. Interchangeable laser pointer. Balancing screws included. Balancing arbors included. Three (3) machine programming stations. Delivery to 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 no later than six (6) months After Receipt of Order (ARO). Training The Contractor shall provide at least four (4) days of on-site training for CNC grinder set up/programming and four (4) days of training at manufacturer’s facility. The training person(s) shall be capable of obtaining a visitors security badge. The contractor/machine manufacturer shall offer free online training and maintenance courses.1 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. Distribution DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. 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 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 22 November 2024. 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 SHIPPING & RECEIVING 6375 JOHNSON ROAD, BUILDING 321 ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Six (6) months After Receipt of Order (ARO).