Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government has a requirement to purchase Pole Camera System for the Department of Public Works at West Point, NY in accordance on a small ... SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government has a requirement to purchase Pole Camera System for the Department of Public Works at West Point, NY in accordance on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 334516 - Digital cameras manufacturing, the PSC Code 4630- Sewage Treatment Equipment and the associated size standard of less than 1,000 employees. The purchase of the STEM detector for the existing Coxem EM-30+ scanning electron microscope will provide the Department of Chemistry and Life Science with an increased capability. This capability will provide faculty members and cadets enrolled in research as well as other courses the ability to collect scanning transmission electron microscope images using a true (S)TEM detector system. To procure QTY 1: Brand Name: a. Pole Camera " Envirosight Quick View Air HD Zoom Camera System E -V-SYS-090-000-200" b. Tablet Device with controller application, Menu System and Viewer "E QVHAD-TABLET" c. Purge and Pressurization Kit "2-C02" canisters, regulator and hose clamp assembly with shraeder value fitting for Quick View. d. Additional Extension Pole "6' Extension Pole able to fit into the standard 16-foot pole as described above. E-153390-BOM" Specifications Pole Camera: The proposed system must be a self -contained wireless zooming camera. The proposed system must be able to be operated by one person, requiring no entry into confined space areas. The camera will produce a color video image and provide a minimum of 1280x720 {2.38 megapixel) video. Camera construction shall include all solid-state circuitry designed to withstand shocks and vibrations . The camera shall have a zoom feature of 30:1optical and a digital zoom of 12 times for a total of 360:1 magnification. Camera shall have ability for auto and manual focus via control application. System illumination shall be haloptic LED, dimmable for various pipe conditions. The camera housing shall be made of lightweight aluminum for ease of operat ion . Camera shall have Schrader air valve for purge and pressurization of electronic components to prevent moisture. Camera shall have pressure relief valve so system cannot be over-pressurized. Camera shall have the ability to automatically tilt via control application: minimum +10-degrees and -30-degrees from horizontal. Camera shall require no wired connections to operator controls or viewing devices. System shall have quick-connect camera head feature where camera head attaches mechanically to the pole via a single cam lock and collar . No tools required. Camera shall be supported in-pipe via integrated stand-off pole. Camera shall include two interchangeable battery packs and charging station. Camera and accessories shall be housed in a pelican style protective case. Adjustable pole with minimum 16-fy length and ability to add pole extensions. Pole shall be stabilized by included bipod for hands free operation. Camera standoff pole shall include gas spring with reciprocating ratchet for ease of positioning camera in 6" to 48" pipes. Specifications Tablet Controller: Control application shall be available for download to Android, iOS, and Windows devices. Control application shall allow one device to control camera/recording functions and connection of multiple devices for viewing. All connections via Wi-Fi. The control application shall include controls on screen for zoom manual/auto focus, camera tilt, light intensity/dimming, recording video, capturing still images, and show/remove on-screen text. Control application shall have indicators for battery charge level, zoom level, and light intensity level. Control application shall include on-screen text displays, including date/time and two customizable lines of text. Control application shall include ability to show GPS coordinates on screen (as determined by control tablet/ hardware) . Control application shall include ability to power down camera. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB,GSA, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement for Pole Camera System is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. If you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition please indicate this in your response. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the FedBizOpps notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 8. Please send all responses to the MICC Purchasing Agent, Sonya Van Valkenburg, at Sonya.D.Vanvalkenburg.civ@mail.mil 845-938-8179,and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice W911SD19R0189 in your email subject line to prevent your reply from being deleted as SPAM.