SAM #26-30-1406

DLA Aviation is seeking market research responses for the procurement of a CNC lathe and associated turnkey services for Fleet Readiness Center East in Kinston, NC. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Department of Defense - Contracting office: DLA AV Richmond, Richmond, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - Haas (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Haas ST20Y Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Live Tooling, Y axis Turret Lathe (quantity: 1) - Turnkey services including: - Technical data (manuals, drawings) - Item Unique Identification (IUID) - Training - Installation - Tooling - Post processor - Rigging - Shipping - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Complete turnkey solution for installation and operation - All services and equipment to be delivered and performed at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Kinston, NC - NAICS code: 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) - Only Haas is specified as the OEM; no other manufacturers mentioned

The DLA-Aviation is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a One (1) Haas ST20Y Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Live Tooling, Y axis Turret Lathe. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 333517.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNIAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties should submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by SAM.gov closing date listed on this notice. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil and marked as ATTN: 26-30-1206. Responses should be not exceed ten (10) one-sided 8.5 x 10 inch pages with a font that is no smaller than 10 point as this is not a request for a proposal but only a request for submission of a vendor's capability to perform this requirement.

Interested parties that can provide the required One (1) Haas ST20Y Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Live Tooling, Y axis Turret Lathe  with turnkey services including: technical data (manuals, drawings), IUID, training, installation, tooling, post processor, rigging, and shipping may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the stated closing date/time.

Place of performance is Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Kinston, NC Facility