59--6517 Tuning Mechanism

There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This sources sought is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Survivability, Vulnerability and Assessment Directorate (SVAD) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM to determine potential sources technically capable and qualified to provide a tuning mechanism for frequency diversity of the integrated magnetron. The tuning mechanism mounts on top of the magnetron and attaches to a spindle shaft. The tuning mechanism can be adjusted by hand and will provide a numeric output to show location of the tuning plate internal to the magnetron. The tuning mechanism must mate to the existing magnetron, provide for smooth, even tuning without damage. The tuning mechanism should also provide a display that can be matched up to a tested frequency and must be repeatable. The following minimum specifications are as follows: a) Must mate to the Model 6517 magnetron tuning spindle b) Must be able to be permanently attached to the Model 6517 c) Must provide a numeric readout of the spindle location d) Must not cause damage to the Model 6517 magnetron during tuning e) Must match the tuning speed required for the Model 6517 magnetron f) Must be hand tunable by an of the staff at Electromagnetic Radiation Effects (EMRE) The North American Industry code for this acquisition is 334419 with a size standard of 500 employees. The information and capabilities submitted by the vendors will be used to prepare a prospective offerors list and aid in acquisition strategy. Include any suggestions on what your firm would consider standard commercial practices. Also, indicate what type of company your business is (small business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, etc.). Again, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if a solicitation is not issued. Any responses to this notice expressing interest in being considered for this proposed contract should include the following: Company Name, Point of Contact, Address, Telephone and Fax numbers, E-mail address, Business Size, DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID number. Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the DOD must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) as well as, the Wide Area Work Flow System (WAWF). All interested offerors should submit their information by email to contact@example.gov no later than 26 April 2011.