Description:

Sources Sought

(1) Action Code :      SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 2/24/2025

(3) Classification Code : 35           

(4) NAICS Code: 313220

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:     2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for a Brand Name Baby Lock VENTURE Multi-needle Embroidery Machine with accessories

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX25Q0064

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 03/03/2025

(10) Contact Point: Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Salient Characteristics as follows:

Part Number

Description

Quantity

Model #: BMVT10

Brand name Baby Lock VENTURE

One (1) Each (ea)

Model #: ENF200

Quilting Frame (8" x 8")

One (1) ea

Model #: EPCF4

Cap Frame Hoop Set

One (1) ea

Model #: ENMF360

14" x 8" Magnetic Embroidery Hoop

One (1) ea

Model #: EMP6-180

Tote Bag and Purse Hoop

One (1) ea

Model #: EPF100

Embroidery Hoop (4" x 4")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENSF

Multi-Needle Accessory: Sleeve Frame 3" x 8"

One (1) ea

Model #: EPF300

Embroidery Hoop (7 7/8" x 11 3/4")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENJF

Jumbo Embroidery Hoop (14" x 14")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENBF

Continuous Border Hoop (4" x 11 3/4")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENCLFS1

Clamp Frame Set 1

One (1) ea

Model #: ENCFS

Wide Cap Frame Set

One (1) ea

Model #: EPF180

Embroidery Hoop (5 1/8" x 7 1/8")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENCF100

Embroidery Clamp Frame (4" x 4")

One (1) ea

Model #: ENF360

Embroidery Hoop (8" x 14")

One (1) ea

Model #: BMP-BOB

Bobbins – Metal

One (1) ea

Model #: EPBW1

Bobbin Winder

One (1) ea

Model #: ESTABLE

Narrow Support Table

One (1) ea

Model #:ENTABLE

Embroidery Extension Table

One (1) ea

Mode l#: BL10-COVER

Multi-Needle Machine Cover

One (1) ea

Model #: ECS11

Palette 11 Embroidery

One (1) ea

Shipping and Installation at Aberdeen, MD 21005

One (1) ea

Onsite Training at Aberdeen, MD 21005

One (1) ea

One Year Warranty

One (1) ea

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

1.  Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 313220. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Busi