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66--RFI FOR: Analytical Services/Analysis of Source Emission Testing

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W91ZLK-15-T-0276Federal

Submission Closed07/29/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 541380

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First Article Testing (FAT) for Pressure Door SealsThis subcontract involves performing First Article Testing for pressure door seals on DLA aircraft component contracts. The selected provider must utilize a qualified laboratory capable of DoD certification to validate dimensional accuracy, material compliance, and pressure integrity using specialized measurement tools and pressure testing chambers. The primary deliverables for this engagement are a comprehensive First Article Test Report and the formal certification of the first unit. Managed by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier OE and AF Division, the work is to be performed at Robins Air Force Base. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 6, 2026, ensuring all technical requirements for the pressure seal validation are met according to the specified NAICS code 541380.

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify capable small businesses for providing analytical services to the USAPHC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The scope of work involves the analysis of source emission testing samples specifically for halides, halogens, semivolatile organics, metals, and dioxins/furans. This requirement is anticipated to be a firm-fixed price contract consisting of a base year and two option years under NAICS code 541380. Interested contractors are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten pages detailing relevant experience from the past three years, along with general market pricing and company identification details. This is not a formal solicitation or request for quotation, but rather a voluntary effort to gauge industry interest and capability. Responses must be emailed to the designated point of contact by July 29, 2015.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Contract Value

$73,542

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

USAPHC BLDGING E5165 5158 BLACKHAWK ROAD Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005-3013 US, MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AVIDITY SCIENCE, LLC

Award Issued Date

08/01/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 20

special-notice

Notice updatedJul 24

Notice type changed from Special Notice to Sources Sought. Response deadline added: Jul 29, 2015. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 811219 to 541380. The notice description changed.

AwardedAug 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/29/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Office AddressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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Full Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gauge the level of interest and capability within the contracting community for providing; USAPHC with the analytical services for the analysis of source emission testing samples for dioxins/furans, metals, semivolatile organics (SVOC), and halides/halogens located at BLDG E5165 5158 BLACKHAWK ROAD ABERDEEN PROVING GND MD 21010. This is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed priced contract, for a base year with Option Year One (1) and Two (2). Response to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not affect any corporation's ability to submit an offer if and when a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement; however, general market pricing may be submitted to assist in the market research. The anticipated NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories). Anticipated Scope of Activities: SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Statement of Interest: Please respond only if your company can realistically complete the scope of work. Contractors are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement describing corporate experience in managing requirements similar in size and scope to the activities described above. This is not a request for quotation, but please provide a price range to assist in the market research for this requirement. An official request for quotation will be posted if the acquisition of this service is required following the market research. This capabilities statement should not exceed 10 pages in length and should focus on successful recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant past performance to this anticipated scope. This capabilities statement may also include relevant past performance of key personnel. Please include the following with your response: Name and address of firm Cage Code Size of business/socio-economic concern Point of contact and telephone Submission Instructions: Please email your responses to Pam Paradis, contact@example.gov no later than Wednesday July 29, 2015 3:00 p.m. EST. Since this is a sources sought to be used in planning a future acquisition, do not send a proposal, but please send general pricing instead. Requests for proposals, if and when issued, will be available on the Internet at FedBizOpps.gov. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified propriety information of the submission of the contractor's information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with Government regulations. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.