Laser Marking Machine

I. OVERVIEW: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes in determining interest and capability of potential small business vendors for this type of requirement only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of supplies or services. This notice does not constitute a solicitation (e.g. Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding party's expense. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The BEP will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. II. PURPOSE: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing ("BEP") has interest in and is seeking vendors, specifically small businesses whether manufacturers, authorized distributors or wholesales that can provide a commercial off the shelf Laser Marking Machine(s) along with associated installation and training and maintenance services. The Laser Marking Machine shall be capable of burning digital images into various materials of sufficient depths. Primary service will be burning images into graphite material to a depth of 0.015", other applications will require burning an image into hardened tool steel. The machine's working axis shall be at least 320mm x 320mm in the x and y. The laser shall have an exhaust system to remove vapors/particulate during operation. III. Submission Requirements: Responses to the notice shall include the following: a. Company Information and Point of Contact ("POC"): - Company's Name - Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code - Contact information for identified POC, including e-mail, telephone number and facsimile number. b. Product Information: - Product Literature and other supporting documentation that demonstrates your company's ability to provide the subject product and any associated services. - General Warranty - Maintenance Service(s) options and description of what is included - General timeframe for delivery IV. NOTICE POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION: The point of contact for this notice is: Name: Casey Meng, Phone: 202-874-9763 E-mail: Casey.Meng@bep.gov V: DUE DATE: Responses to this notice are due no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time, December 14, 2012 and shall be sent via e-mail to the attention of individual listed above.