Sources Sought for Shredder, Briquettor and Dust Collector System

This is NOT a request for bids, quotes, or proposal. This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. Interested parties of any size may submit a response to this notice. Description: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), located at 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington D.C. requests information on Currency Shredder/Briquettor/Dust Collection System. See the attached Statement of Work for additional details. INTERESTED PARTIES ALSO SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), email address, ALL applicable NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), company's socioeconomics (i.e., woman-owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, etc.) and DUNS Number. 2. Identification of any applicable GSA schedule numbers and SIN categories. 3. A detailed narrative of your firm's capability to provide the equipment, installation, warranty, and training. Brochures may also be provided. 4. Estimated lead times for the desired product. 5. Place of manufacturer or origin of equipment. 6. Demonstrated capacity to deliver the required Analytical Balance: (a) prior completed projects of similar nature and (b) examples of prior completed Government, State, commercials contracts, references, and other related information. 7. Demonstrated ability to provide a factory certified technician who is knowledgeable and in compliance with any applicable warranty. Questions and responses shall be emailed to Ines Lopez via email at ines.lopez@bep.gov. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Questions must be received no later than 15 December 2016, 2:00pm (EST). Responses must be received no later than 22 December 2016, 2:00pm (EST). AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXIST. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION). A FUTURE NOTICE MAY BE POSTED IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any interested party responding to this notice should ensure that its response is completed and sufficiently detailed. Interested parties are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provided feedback with respect to any information submitted. No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.