Anti- Gravity Treadmill

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT (Reference number W91DHM6204C523) that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirement. The information sought herein is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to the Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought, or otherwise pay for any information submitted by respondents to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement. The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), on behalf of the THOR3 Program, is seeking to identify sources that are capable of providing an Anti- Gravity Treadmill that reduces the amount of load-bearing weight on a runner's legs during rehabilitative measures. The system/item shall meet the following specifications: - Commercial grade treadmill - User weight range 85-400lbg - Adjust bodyweight in 1% increments from 0-80% - Adjust in speed from 0-12mph in .1mph increments - Incline range for 0- 15 % - Must have reverse capabilities - Bodyweight is reduced by air pressure inside an air filter chamber Documentation provided must address all required elements listed herein; providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered or reviewed. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and shall be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Please do not submit classified material. Contractors interested in performing these services should be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). Contractors responding to this Sources Sought are asked to provide the following information: company's full name and address, DUNS number, the applicable GSA contract # and SIN, applicable North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) and business size (whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, historically black college or university and/or minority service institute), address, and a point of contact. Please also advise the government of pending changes in the business size status. In addition, respondents shall provide average annual revenues for the past 3 years and number of employees; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners; and additional documentation such as company literature and brochures. Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to katrina.grimes@soc.mil. If an interested source is not able to contact the Contracting Office via email, information may be submitted to the point of contact cited above via facsimile, (910) 432-9345. All responses shall be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on 26 August 2016 and shall include reference number W91DHM6204C523 in the subject line and submission documents. Failure to respond to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future associated request for quotations that may be issued. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results. For information regarding this notice, contact COT Katrina Grimes via email at the address above. Respondents are cautioned that due to file size limitations and e-mail security protocols, there is a risk that not all correspondence will be received by this office. It is the interested parties' responsibility to ensure receipt of all e-mail and faxed correspondence. If receipt has not been acknowledged within 24 hours, please contact the Contracting Office at 910-396-0552. Primary Point of Contact: CPT Katrina Grimes katrina.grimes@soc.mil Phone: 910-432-6323 Secondary Point of Contact: Scott Phelps Conway-phelps@soc.mil Phone: 910-432-8598 Contracting Office Address: ATTN: E-2929 Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310