10--This is a sources sought for a Savage Proof and function Bullet trap, Item PF1300... or comparable.. See below for full description and specifications.

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified Small Business Administration (SBA) certified: 8(a), HubZone and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous manufacturing). The U.S. Military Academy West Point NY is seeking sources capable of providing a Savage Proof and function Bullet trap, Item PF1300... or comparable. For the Department of Logistics at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY. Interested sources are requested to submit an email delineating qualification, capabilities, and experience for providing these services. Sources must sufficiently demonstrate the capability to perform these services and must provide detailed experience and qualifications in all previous work pertinent to this effort. Please include your business size with your submittal. This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to contact@example.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 1630 Eastern Standard Time on Friday 27 July 2012. _________________________________________________________See below for minimum Specs Requirements Document ---- Proof & Function Bullet Trap The provided unit, Proof & Function Bullet Trap, must satisfy and meet or exceed the following requirements; 1. Be specifically designed for testing & manufacturing requirements for proof loads, single shot and high volume firing up to 13000 Foot Pounds of energy (FPE). 2. Semi-auto and full auto ammo up to 4000FPE 3. Dimensions shall be approximately 76 inches x 27 inches x 58 inches plus or minus 2 inches. 4. Shall have a 6 inch diameter opening 5. The weight shall be 1600 pounds plus or minus 35 pounds 6. The unit shall easily accommodate high volume/high caliber 7. The unit shall include an easy to install conveyor system 8. The unit shall include a detachable self-contained lead recovery tank 9. The unit shall provide a means to eliminate lead dust hazard 10. The unit shall be of fully welded one piece construction 11. The unit shall be designed and provide low maintenance 12. The unit shall capture bullets safely for recycling 13. The unit shall include a self-contained lead recovery tank 14. The unit shall be constructed with low angle entrance ramps to deflect bullet into the deceleration chamber. 15. Unit shall be fitted with an automatic bullet recovery system 16. Unit shall be fitted with 4 swivel wheels 17. Unit shall come with 1 each replacement scroll section 18. The unit shall include stainless steel tank and tray