This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government has a requirement for Brand Name equal to Broncolor Siros 800 S Pro 3-Light Kit- B&H #BRS800SP3K, MFR #B-31.695.07 with Transport Bags for the US Military Staff at West Point, NY in accordance on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 335129 - Reflectors for lighting equipment, metal, manufacturing, the associated size standard of less than 500 employees. This Broncolor Siros 800 S Pro 3-Light Kit-B&H #BRS800SP3K, MFR#B-31.695.07 and Transport Bags will be used by the US Military Staff at West Point official functions in support of USMA and the US Corps of Cadets. A need is anticipated to procure QTY 1: Broncolor Siros 800 S Pro 3-Light Kit-B&H #BRS800SP3K, MFR#B-31.695.07 and with Transport Bags Brand/or Equal: Broncolor Siros 800 S Pro 3-Light Kit B&H # BRS800SP3K MFR # B-31.695.07 with Transport Bags Characteristics: ? Three (3) 800Ws Monolights ? Two (2) L40 Reflectors ? One (1) Octabox (29.5") ? Softbox with Speedring (23.6 x 23.6") ? Three (3) Basic M Stands (eight foot tall) ? One (1) Wheeled Flash Bag 2 ? One (1) Accessory Bag ? One (1) Sync Cable Specifications: ? Maximum Watt/Seconds 800 Ws ? Full Power Recycling: 1.9 Sec ? Speed Mode Flash Duration 1/19,000 Sec ? Wi-Fi and Radio Control ? Control Range 9 stops in 1/10 or full stop intervals 4-800 Ws ? Guide Number with L40 Reflector: f/32 8/10 at 6.5' (2 m) and ISO 100 with P70 reflector: f/45 8/10 at 6.5' (2 m) and ISO 100 ? Recycle Time: 100 V, 50 Hz: 0.08-2.90 sec ? 120 V, 60 Hz: 0.04-1.90 sec ? 230 V, 50 Hz: 0.07-1.35 sec ? Flash Duration Min. Energy: 1/4000 sec (t 0.1) / 1/8000 sec (t 0.5) ? Max. Energy: 1/500 sec (t 0.1) / 1/1100 sec (t 0.5) with HS Flash Tube: 1/8000 sec. ? Color Temperature Max. Energy with P70: 5750 K with HS Flashtube and P70: 5500 K ? Flash Ready Indicator Visual and audible ? User Replaceable Flashtube: Yes ? Changeable Reflector: Yes ? Modeling Light Max: 300 W / 120 V ? Operating Voltage Automatic adaptation to mains voltage: 100-120 VAC, 50-60 ? Hz, 5.5 A or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 A ? Built-in Slave Cell: Yes ? Fan Cooled: Yes ? Auto Dump: Yes, when power is reduced ? Standards EN60065/EN61000-4-2, EN55015, EN301489-1/EN301489-3 & ISO10330 ? Dimensions: 12.6 x 5.1 x 7.1" (32 x 13 x 18 cm) ? Weight: 7.9 lbs. (3.6 kg) In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB,GSA, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement for Broncolor Siros 800 S Pro 3-Light Kit B&H # BRS800SP3K MFR # B-31.695.07 is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. If you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition please indicate this in your response. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the FedBizOpps notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 8. Please send all responses to the MICC Purchasing Agent, Sonya Van Valkenburg, at
contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000,and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice W911SD-18-T-0039 in your email subject line to prevent your reply from being deleted as SPAM.
