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This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC Soldier Center) to identify potential sources to provide a micro-CT scanner for... This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC Soldier Center) to identify potential sources to provide a micro-CT scanner for non-destructive imaging of materials. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and melissa.j.roth3.civ@mail.mil by 26 Feb 2020 by 5pm EST. Background: The Government (CCDC Soldier Center) is in the need of a micro computed tomography (micro CT) scanner for imaging helmets and torso armor. Materials to be evaluated include ceramics and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)/polyurethane composites. Description: The scanner should be able to accommodate a full helmet (12”w x 12”h x 12”l) or hard armor (12.5”w x 2”h x 10”l), weighing up to 10lb. The desired field of view is up to 8” x 8”. The desired spatial resolution capability is 5um. CCDC Soldier Center requests a desktop system to include the scanner, computer, and software for 2D and 3D quantitative analysis. Specific Specifications: -Spatial resolution of 5um -Sample stage can fit a helmet (12”w x 12”h x 12”l) or hard armor (12.5”w x 2”h x 10”l), weighing up to 10lb -Scan volume of up to 8” x 8” -Desktop unit -Computer and software required for data acquisition and 2D and 3D quantitative analysis -Training for up to 4 users on the equipment -Onsite installation -40-130kV X-ray source Deliverables: -Micro CT scanner -Computer and software for data acquisition and analysis -On-site installation and training Delivery Date: The Government anticipates 4 months lead time for this item. Please identify timeframe required for delivery. Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): None Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. 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. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to CCDC Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and melissa.j.roth3.civ@mail.mil no later than 26 Feb 2020 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number. QUESTIONS: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and melissa.j.roth3.civ@mail.mil no later than 20 Feb 2020 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.