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The Department of the Army, ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA intends to purchase the following item(s)/services one (1) Torque Rheometer and services to install the Torque Rheometer on... The Department of the Army, ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA intends to purchase the following item(s)/services one (1) Torque Rheometer and services to install the Torque Rheometer onto the existing PolyLab IAW attached Statement of Work (SOW), which will be utilized as a new drive system that is compatible with current hardware. This will allow the inoperable Polylab extruder to be modified and retrofitted with a new drive system, temperature control and data acquisition system. This upgrade will provide the capability to use existing extrusion hardware, such as single and twin screw extrusion barrels, for the research and development of compounded polymer formulations, films and fibers. Travel cost will be set at a Not to Exceed (NTE) value of $3,000. This is a combined synopsis and 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is W911QY-22-PolyLab. This requirement is unrestricted. NAICS Code is 333249. Size standard is 500 employees. The Army’s Office for Small Business Programs concurs with the unrestricted determination. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability Offerors shall demonstrate how they meet General and Specific specifications in the SOW by submission of a technical data sheet and/or written description outlining how their specifications will meet the requirements in the Statement of Work. Offeror shall submit demonstrated general and specialized personnel qualifications showing an understanding of basic and advanced extrusion operation and control, as well as electrical skills required to perform installation of torque rheometer into existing PolyLab. Price Past Performance - The Government will evaluate proposed past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the current requirement. The Government shall consider an example to be recent if the period of performance of the example occurred within three (3) years of the date of this solicitation. Offerors are reminded that while the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. Offerors shall submit three (3) recent and relevant past performance examples performed within the last three (3) years Each example shall not exceed two (2) pages and shall include the following: Contract number, date of award, order number if applicable, CAGE code, DUNS number, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code Government contracting activity, Contracting Officer name, telephone number, and email address Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or technical representative, telephone number, and email address If Offeror performed as a subcontractor, prime contractor company name, point of contact name, telephone number, and email address in lieu of or in addition to the contact information required in (b) and (c) above Contract type Awarded price/cost Description of the specific tasks or activities performed by the Offeror itself under the contract Narrative: Offerors shall provide a narrative for each past performance example. The narrative shall describe the contract listed, the contract objectives achieved by the Offeror, and how the contract is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. Offerors shall state if they have no recent or relevant past performance. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. (b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices shall apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.211-7003, Unique Item Identifier (UID) applies if the proposed unit price is $5,000 or greater. The UID information must be submitted in WAWF and a UID tag must be affixed to this item prior to shipping. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: Cage Code. Offers may be e-mailed to eileen.emond.civ@army.mil. Required delivery/Period of Performance is 5 months after award, F.O.B. Destination Natick, MA 01760. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 29 Jul 2022. Offers received after this date are late and will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact eileen.emond.civ@army.mil with the RFQ # in the subject line.

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Sources Sought # W911QY-22-PolyLab PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION This Sources Sought Synopsis announcement is being conducted to identify potential small business sources that possess the technical capability a... Sources Sought # W911QY-22-PolyLab PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION This Sources Sought Synopsis announcement is being conducted to identify potential small business sources that possess the technical capability and qualifications in meeting the Government’s minimum needs for PolyLab extruder equipment modification to allow the inoperable Polylab extruder to be modified and retrofitted with a new drive system, temperature control and data acquisition system. This upgrade will provide the capability to use existing extrusion hardware, such as single and twin screw extrusion barrels, for the research and development of compounded polymer formulations, films and fibers in support of Developmental Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) located in Natick, MA. Brief Background: It is anticipated that the Contractor shall provide one (1) Torque Rheometer and services to install a Torque Rheometer onto the existing PolyLab, which will be utilized as a new drive system that is compatible with multiple existing extruder barrels (i.e. twin screw barrel for compounding and two single screw barrels for film, fiber, sheet production). The Period of Performance is 4 – 5 mths. from date of contract award. Requirements: a. General Requirements. The contractor shall provide the following: 5hp drive system Temperature control Melt temperature measuring capability Melt pressure measuring capability Torque measuring system PC interface Control and data acquisition system Physical modification to allow the existing Polylab extruder to be used with the new drive system Installation, Set-up and training on site b. Specific Requirements: The contractor shall provide technical specifications demonstrating equipment integration modifications meet the following: Speed Range 0-200 RPM Torque Range 20,000Gm (200nM) Control Method Closed Loop Vector Control Mixer/Extruder Interface Industry Standard Power Requirements 230vac 3ph 60hz 30amps Stop/Start and one 0-10 VDC output for auxiliary drive Six temperature zones Temperature Range 0 - 500°C (with High temperature alarm) Isothermal Temperature control capabilities Temperature sensor J type thermocouple Two melt temperatures measuring zones Two melt temperature measuring zones Direct/inline torque measuring system - 20,000gM with 0.025% accuracy Ethernet IP PC interface Data Acquisition rate 1/sec Temperature & RPM Programming Real Time process view & Real Time Trends Unlimited Recipe Storage Event & Alarm Logging Integrated Data Review Additional Information: It is essential that the contractor have an understanding of basic and advanced extrusion operation and control, as well as electrical skills. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL (RFQ/P). It is a market research tool being used to determine potential small business firms capable of providing the products and services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/P). The contractor must be able to meet the minimum and specific requirements. The NAICS for this requirement is 333249 with a size standard of 500 employees. The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine the method of soliciting this requirement, i.e., 100% set-aside for Small Business, Sole Source, or on an Unrestricted basis. After review of the submitted Sources Sought, ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Command will release a Synopsis to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Unrestricted, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set Aside, Sole Source) prior to release of the final RFQ/P. It is anticipated that the RFQ/P will be posted in April 2022. The resulting Contract will use Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions. It is requested that interested businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 10 point font minimum) demonstrating their ability to meet the minimum and specific requirements to eileen.emond.civ@army.mil, Contracting Officer and Chris Welsh, Contract Specialist, at Richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil, by 1400 EST 4/15/22. Questions or comments must be submitted by 1400 EST on 4/8/22 to allow Government sufficient time to respond to inquiries. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered. The Technical Capability Statement must address, at a minimum, the following: Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number Section 2: Corporate Description. Name of Company and address Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 333249 Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address CAGE Code and DUNS Number Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience providing similar efforts as described in the Minimum and Specific Requirements section within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the item described herein. Section 4. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the Government’s minimum requirements: Statement regarding contractor’s capability to obtain a facility clearance (if applicable). Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel (if applicable). The Contractor shall address each of the requirements in the Minimum Requirements section and describe how each requirement will be met. Contractor’s expected period of performance/delivery is 4 – 5 mths. from date of contract award. DISLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL (RFQ/P). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.