SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNER SOURCES SOUGHT
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- #334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK), 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8601-17-R-0069
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2017
- Point of Contact
- Kyle Hartlage, Phone: 9375224527
- E-Mail Address
-
kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil
(kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNER The Government is conducting market research and identifying, as potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements as specified in the Program Description below. CAUTION: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience of providing a Computed Tomography Scanner used to measure the quality and precision of aerospace components for the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in accordance with the requirements of industry standards and applicable local, state, and Federal laws. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Furthermore, Wright Patterson AFB, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this source sought. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a document containing a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capabilities. 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.). 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 via email to Kyle Hartlage (AFLCMC/PZIOA), kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil no later than 4:00 pm EST on 10 August 2017. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AFIT is seeking to perform graduate research education on precision aerospace components. The ability to characterize the quality of these components through using computed tomography is critical to achieving this research capability in preparation for critical experimental flight testing in air and space environments. Assurance of a components quality prior to this rigorous testing is required to ensure the success and safety of the experiments. Computed tomography (CT) is an imaging procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to create detailed pictures, or scans, of areas inside of a three dimensional volume. CT scanning is used as a technique for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) which is the examination of an object or material with technology examination of an object or material with technology that does not damage a product or material or affect its future usefulness. REQUIREMENTS This CT system must be a turnkey system to provide complete computed tomography inspection of 3D manufactured metal and polymer objects. Entire System requirements from initial radiography to final post processing must be included. These items include the machine hardware and necessary support systems to final computer and software systems necessary to post process the CT images into voxelated 3D volumes. CT Machine: • Minimum of 225 kV X-ray Tube o Minimum Power Rating of 225W o Maximum 3 um spot size • Integrated X-Ray Controller • High Resolution Detector o Maximum pixel size of 200 um x 200 um o Minimum 16-bit Grayscale Resolution o Minimum Frame Rate of 10 frames per second • Provide a 5-Axis CT sample manipulator: o Handle a 15 kg sample o Minimum Manipulator Travel of 185 mm (x) 250 mm (y) 435 mm (z) o Tilt Axis +/- 30 Degrees o Rotate Axis 360 Degrees • Passive Vibration System to minimize ambient machine vibrations • Maximum Machine Dimensions (W x H x D): of 2500 mm x 2000 mm x 1000 mm • Integrated High voltage generator and control system • Integrated Vacuum System • Consumable Supplies for 1 year of typical operation (i.e. Additional Vacuum Filaments) • Self-Centering Chuck and Self-Centering Vice for Specimen holding • Full shielded enclosure with continuous fail-to-safe monitoring and Interlocks • Lead-lined cabinet fully complies to DIN 54113 radiation safety standards and CE regulation CT Visualization and Post Processing Workstation: • Minimum of 2x 27" Monitors • Minimum of 2x Processors with Multiple Cores • 2x High End Graphics Cards 8 GB RAM • Minimum of 128 GB of System RAM • Minimum 2x Internal 2TB SSD at 6GB/S transfer rate with Raid 1 mirror configuration • Optical Drive • USB 3.0 • Latest Version of Volume Graphics Post Processing Software Training and Delivery • On-Site Inspection of AFIT facilities by qualified OEM installation representative (Travel Must be Included) to ensure AFIT facilities meet required machine operating conditions within 1-2 Weeks after contract award date • Comprehensive Training on Machine Operation and Function is required • Comprehensive Machine Software Training is required. • Comprehensive Third Party Software Training is required by the Primary Vendor or the Third Party Software Vendor • All shipping, delivery, and final installation costs are to be included • 8-10 Week Delivery Schedule from Contract Award Date Warranty • Free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use in accordance with our instructions in the maintenance manual for a period of one year. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY 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, 3826 - Laboratory Analytical Instruments. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: o Small Business, (Self-Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o Small Disadvantaged Business, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o Woman Owned Small Business, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o 8(a) Certified, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o HUBZone Certified, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o Veteran Owned Small Business, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) o Service Disabled Veteran Small Business, (Self -Certified or Third Party Certified) (Yes / No) *All interested contractors must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. • A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). • Please provide a statement that the respondent will allow or will not allow the Government to release proprietary data. • Please provide a statement to acceptability of the following proposed non-commercial provisions and clauses, as they are determined to be consistent with customary commercial practice. FAR 52.203-6 Alt I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters FAR 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing on Contract Modifications AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations ATTENTION small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort: No set aside decision has been made; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for Small Businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the entire scope of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The clause reads, in part, as follows: "Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)... (c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for - (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern... ". Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. ATTENTION all potential respondents: The acquisition strategy for this program has not been finalized. If this acquisition is not set aside for small business, it is anticipated that the contract may contain a small business utilization requirement. Please provide feedback on the requirement and what areas are likely candidates for SB subcontracting. Part II. Capability Survey Questions 1. Is your firm registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), formally known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR)? In accordance with federal regulations, all contractors doing business with the federal government must be registered in the SAM database. 2. Describe briefly the capabilities of the nature of the services you provide. 3. Describe your company's past experience on previous with similar services. 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). 4. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product/service from being a viable solution to our requirement? 5. Are there established market prices for our requirement? 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? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. If your company is interested, e-mail your responses to kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil. E-mail responses should be received no later than 04:00 pm EST on 10 August 2017. Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response. Also, please mail two original signed copies of your response, on or before the same date, to: AFLCMC/PZIOA, Bldg. 1, Room 109 Attn: Kyle Hartlage 1940 Allbrook Dr Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5344 (937) 522-4527 All responses must be UNCLASSIFIED; no classified material will be accepted or considered with this Sources Sought Synopsis. The response to Part I. Business Information should be single spaced, 12pt font. The response to Part II. Capabilities should be limited to no more than 10 pages (8.5x11 inches), single spaced, 12pt font. In addition, identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The Air Force will handle proprietary items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered and posted on this FedBizOps website, unless some release of proprietary information is involved or the answer addresses a question peculiar to a company or that company's response. Information feedback sessions may be offered to respondents after the sources sought assessments are completed. An Industry Day (date to be determined) with one-on-one information sessions with respondents may be offered to clarify the Government's understanding of their submittal, the capability ramifications, or to discuss their business approach.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: AFIT/ENY, 2950 Hobson Way, Bldg 640, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7765, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States
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