Small CNC Vertical Mill - Sources Sought

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines, as described in the Introduction paragraph below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold)
Attn: Leslie R. McGowan
100 Kindel Drive Suite A332
Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT

A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT

DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for two (2) new small CNC Vertical Milling Machines. Refurbished or remanufactured parts are not authorized for this requirement. The technical specifications balance are provided in Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications-Small CNC Vertical Mill. The vendor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition. Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities:

CLIN

0001

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Small CNC Vertical Mill

UNIT

EA

QTY

NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is 3417, Milling Machines.

Submission Details:
Responses should include:
1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.
2) Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged