SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Sources Sought for Maintenance of Checkpoint Technologies LLC InfraScan 300TDE Scanning Optical Microscope (SOM)
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA - (Missile), ATTN: CCAM, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q-15-T-0115
- Response Due
- 4/17/2015
- Archive Date
- 6/6/2015
- Point of Contact
- Miroslaw Chodaba, 256-876-2105
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-RSA - (Missile)
(miroslaw.chodaba.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). (b) Although quote mark proposal quote mark and quote mark offeror quote mark are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of obtaining information to serve as a market survey to assist in the development of a procurement strategy. For questions regarding this RFI, please contact the Government contracting POC, Mr. Miroslaw Chodaba, via email at miroslaw.chodaba.civ@mail.mil. The Government seeks potential sources having experience in the maintenance of scanning optical microscope systems, specifically in the maintenance of the Checkpoint Technologies LLC InfraScan 300TDE Scanning Optical Microscope (SOM). The Government requests information on the potential source's knowledge, skill and experiences in the maintenance and repair of this and similar systems. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued pursuant to FAR 15.2. The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Redstone Arsenal, AL, on behalf of the US Army, desires to obtain information to serve as a market survey to aid in the development and procurement strategy for acquisition of maintenance for its Checkpoint Technologies LLC InfraScan 300TDE system. No award is intended as a result of this sources sought notice nor does the Government intend to pay for information received. Responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The AMRDEC has a requirement for performing failure analysis in silicon and nanotechnology systems for application in US Army missile and aviation systems. Central to these requirements is the ability to image and accurately measure features in situ on the silicon. The Government presently has in its possession a Checkpoint Technologies LLC InfraScan 300TDE SOM, serial number 3543, specifically for this purpose. In order to maintain the performance of this system, the Government seeks to identify companies that have capabilities in the maintenance and repair of this specific model system and have the experience and facilities and capabilities to maintain and repair this system. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information about the maintenance and repair capabilities of potential offerors in the areas of scanning optical microscopes. Specifically, offerers need to address the following: (1) Thorough knowledge of the InfraScan 300TDE system's function and construction; (2) Ability to perform routine maintenance on the InfraScan 300TDE system; (3) Ability to troubleshoot problems with the InfraScan 300TDE system; (4) Ability to respond to trouble reports and requests for service in a timely manner; and (5) Ability to correctly diagnose and repair problems with the InfraScan 300TDE system. As previously stated, the purpose of this RFI is to gather information about the maintenance and repair capabilities of potential offerors in the area of scanning optical microscopes. Responses: To assist in market research associated with the maintenance of advanced scanning optical microscopes, specifically, the Checkpoint Technologies LLC InfraScan 300TDE SOM, the Government is requesting information from industry. Interested parties should submit the following information: (1) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort; (2) any additional materials that are deemed appropriate by the respondent. The information provided shall not exceed 15 pages (page limit does not include the title and table of contents page) and be no smaller than 12pt Times New Roman font. The objective of this process is to assess potential offerors capable of achieving the stated objectives. All questions must reference RFI number W31P4Q-15-T-0115 and be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, 10 April 2015 to the contractual point of contact Mr. Miroslaw Chodaba at miroslaw.chodaba.civ@mail.mil; telephone requests for addition information will not be honored. Question submittals must also include: Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and appropriate point of contact information. All RFI responses must be submitted to the contractual point of contact, Mr. Miroslaw Chodaba at miroslaw.chodaba.civ@mail.mil no later than 3:00 PM CST on Friday, 17 April 2015. The Government requests that the respondents deliver one electronic copy in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Responses to this RFI may NOT be submitted via facsimile or hand delivered. Any so sent will be disregarded. In addition to the information provided above, all responses to this RFI must include RFI number W31P4Q-15-T-0115, company or institution name, CAGE code, and point of contact information. NO FOREIGN PARTICIPATION IS AUTHORIZED. Acknowledgement of receipt will only be issued if a return receipt is requested with the submission. Please do not submit any classified information. All information submitted shall be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Part 15.207. The Government reserves the right to request further clarification or request presentations to enhance the Government's understanding of the respondent's submittal. Submissions that fail to comply with the above instructions or present ideas that are not pertinent to the subject may not be reviewed. This is a request for information purposes only. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the US Army to procure products or services. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. No award is intended as a result of the RFI. Information submitted in response to this RFI is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. Any exchange of information shall be consistent with procurement integrity requirements, and all appropriate proprietary claims will be protected to prevent improper disclosure. In the event you have difficulty reading this RFI, please contact Mr. Miroslaw Chodaba via email at miroslaw.chodaba.civ@mail.mil for a copy of this notice.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: RDECOM, AMRDEC Building 5400, Fowler Road Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
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