DISCLAIMER: 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. OBJECTIVE: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as specified in this sources sought notice. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. The Army Research Laboratory requires a quantity of one hundred forty (140) kilograms (kg) of 718plus Inconel alloy in the form of powder material for use in ARL's metal additive manufacturing system. The micron powder that shall be in accordance with the following salient characteristics: 1. 140 kilograms (kg) of 718plus Inconel alloy. 2. Possess capabilities of 1300 degree Fahrenheit (F) operating temperature. 3. Possess the chemical range found in the attachment titled "Chemical Range". INTERESTED PARTIES: All interested parties should notify this office in e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: (I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met. (II) 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 332117. 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.]. (III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than the closing date and time specified in the sources sought notice. Submissions should be emailed to Brett Bigbee at
[email protected]. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Brett Bigbee at
[email protected]. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: Vendor Location (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: TBD