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This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) to identify potential sources to provide preventative maintenance and repai... This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) to identify potential sources to provide preventative maintenance and repair for a Wabash Press, Model 350H-24-BPX. Regular maintenance is needed to ensure optimal performance and minimize the impact of instrument down time on testing and research productivity. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil by July 21, 2023 by 2pm EST. Background: The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) requires the purchase of a retrofit programmable controller and operator interface. The press was built in 1999. The press is still operating with the original control system which is outdated. We recently began experiencing operating issues due to the age of the system. Requirements: The Contractor shall provide: - Allen Bradley Compact Logix - 7” Panelview Plus 700 color touch screen operator interface - Adaptor plate - Installation instructions/drawings - A Service Technician for onsite installation of the retrofit PLC and interface in our Wabash press serial number 9976. - Service will be scheduled on a date agreed to by the customer and Wabash M.P.I. Service cost includes as follows: Travel cost, travel and service labor, and living expenses for service trip. - If the Press needs major repairs or complete overhauling, a quotation for the work will be provided for a future contract. Personnel Qualifications: The contractor shall have demonstrated knowledge and expertise to provide service and maintenance on the Wabash Press, Model 350H-24-BPX, Serial Number 9976. Period of Performance: The period of performance for the maintenance is twelve (12) months. Repair work is expected to take one day. Travel: Travel is anticipated under this contract to NSRDEC. Security: A security clearance is not required for this work. Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Computer Utilization: N/A This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes, and to identify interested sources. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to the NSRDEC via e-mail ONLY to alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil no later than July 21, 2023 by 2:00 p.m. EST. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.