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ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System & Annual PM

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Opps ID: NBD00159070063596450
Posted Date: Nov 14, 2022
Due Date: Nov 21, 2022
Solicitation No: 73324
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/3f0d4f81b5...
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ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System & Annual PM
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Notice ID
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AFMC
Sub Command
AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office
FA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIM
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
  • Original Published Date: Nov 14, 2022 12:52 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Nov 21, 2022 05:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 21, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Warner Robins , GA 31098
    USA
Description

This Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide (1)ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and all the necessary materials, parts, labor, travel, shipping, set-up, and annual preventative maintenance for the 402nd Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia.





The current sole source maintenance contract was awarded to Thermo Electron North America, LLC.





Contractors/Institutions responding to this Market Research are placed on notice that



participation in this Market Survey/RFI may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.



INSTRUCTIONS:



1. Below is a document containing a brief description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability. The Performance Work Statement for this requirement is attached.



2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)



a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.



3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.



4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PM.





ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and Annual Preventative Maintenance



REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)



PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION



The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide one (1)ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and all the necessary materials, parts, labor, travel, shipping, set-up, and annual preventative maintenance for the 402nd Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia.



Contractor shall provide the following:



ITEM



QTY



Part Number



Description



1



1



XR-PFX-04U



ARL Perform'X 4200 XRF UniQuantometer



2



1



XR-OXSAS



OXSAS X-Ray Analytical Software



3





1



XO-PC-COMPUTER



Desktop Personal Computer



4



1



840-064400



PRNTR/LASER MEDIUM DUTY 120V



5



1



XR-CR-PET



PET flat crystal – Al to K



6



1



XR-CR-ADP



ADP flat crystal – Mg in presence of Al



7



1



XR-CAL-FE



Fe Base General Calibration



8



1



XR-CAL-AL



Aluminum Base General Calibration



9



1



XR-PX-PAC



Programmable Mask Changer with 29mm aperture



10



1



XR-PX-AP20



Programmable Mask for 20mm Aperture



11



1



XR-PX-AP10



Programmable Mask for 10mm Aperture



12



1



XR-PX-AP5



Programmable Mask for 5mm Aperture



13



3



XR-PX-TR8



Additional tray for 8 cassettes (up to 8)



14



1



XR-PX-LLCAS20



Lid-less cassette of 20 mm aperture



15



1



XR-PX-LLCAS10



Lid-less cassette of 10 mm aperture



16



5



XR-PX-LLCAS5



Lid-less cassette of 5 mm aperture



17



5



XR-PX-CLIP



Clip for cassette with spring to keep sample in position



18



1



XR-CR630



Multi-purpose Centering Ring 6/30mm



19



1



XR-CR3040



Multi-purpose Centering Ring 30/40mm



20



1



XR-CR-RED



Set of 10 red centering rings, diam 51.8/31.7 x 2mm



21



1



XR-CR-BLU



Set of 10 blue centering rings, diam 51.8/37 x 2mm



22



1



XR-CR-YEL



Set of 10 yellow centering rings, diam 51.8/41 x 2mm



23



1



XR-PR-FP



High Pressure Reducer for P-10 Gas





























The current maintenance contract, FA8571-22-P-0025, was awarded sole source to Thermo Electron North America, LLC on 1 February 2022 and expires on 31 January 2027. It consists of a basic year plus four 1-year options. The proposed contract is for a basic contract plus three 1-year options.



CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY



ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and Annual Preventative Maintenance



REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)



Part I. Business Information



Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:



· Company/Institute Name:



· Address:



· Point of Contact:



· CAGE Code:



· Phone Number:



· E-mail Address:



· Web Page URL:



· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing





Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:



· Small Business (Yes / No)



· Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)



· Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)



· 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)



· HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)



· Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)



· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)



· System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)



· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).



This RFI will be posted for 5 days.



Responses must be received no later than close of business must be received no later than close of business 21 November 2022. Please send one (1) PDF copy of your response to:



Lesley Sparks



lesley.sparks@us.af.mil



478-222-0921



Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the above listed point of contact.



Part II. Capability Survey Questions



A. General Capability Questions:



1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. (1 page limit)



2. Describe your company's past experience providing ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer Systems. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). (1 page limit)



3. Describe your company’s experience in performing annual preventative maintenance for the ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer systems. (1 page limit)



B. Commerciality Questions:



1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?



2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CP 478 926 7509 235 PERRY ST BLDG 255
  • ROBINS AFB , GA 31098-1672
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Nov 14, 2022 12:52 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)

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