: Hall Effect N-Ge Carrier Boards for the United States Military Academy Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department
ID: W81NTK0012284060Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06477cae6f0749519a5c1fcb0a00838c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army, is seeking responses from qualified small businesses for the procurement of five Hall Effect N-Ge Carrier Boards for the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. This Sources Sought Notice aims to assess the market and determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate, contingent upon receiving responses from at least two qualified small businesses. The Hall Effect N-Ge Carrier Boards are essential for educational and research purposes within the military academy's engineering programs. Interested firms are encouraged to provide detailed information regarding their capabilities, previous experience, and business status, with responses directed to Dennis Cook at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no proposals will be accepted at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis Cook
    dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) Carrier Boards.docx
    The U.S. Government has issued a Sources Sought Notice to procure five Hall Effect N-Ge Carrier Boards for the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. The intention is to consider a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses respond. This notice is not a formal Request for Quotes (RFQ), and the government is not soliciting bids at this time. Interested small businesses are encouraged to provide information demonstrating their capabilities and relevant experience, along with their business status and NAICS code classification. Specifically, the government seeks details about the responding firm's interest in bidding as a prime contractor, potential joint ventures, previous experience, pricing data, and any factors that might restrict competition. Additionally, feedback on how to structure contract requirements for improved competition among small businesses is requested. The anticipated NAICS code for this procurement is 334516, and responses should be directed to the designated contact, reiterating the need for thorough communication on competitive conditions. This initiative aims to promote small business participation and assess market availability for the required items.
    Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) Carrier Boards.pdf
    The U.S. Government has issued a Sources Sought Notice to procure five Hall Effect N-Ge Carrier Boards for the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. The intention is to consider a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses respond. This notice is not a formal Request for Quotes (RFQ), and the government is not soliciting bids at this time. Interested small businesses are encouraged to provide information demonstrating their capabilities and relevant experience, along with their business status and NAICS code classification. Specifically, the government seeks details about the responding firm's interest in bidding as a prime contractor, potential joint ventures, previous experience, pricing data, and any factors that might restrict competition. Additionally, feedback on how to structure contract requirements for improved competition among small businesses is requested. The anticipated NAICS code for this procurement is 334516, and responses should be directed to the designated contact, reiterating the need for thorough communication on competitive conditions. This initiative aims to promote small business participation and assess market availability for the required items.
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