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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk Naval Shipyard is issuing this source sought and request for information as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for a CNC WIRE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINE (EDM) WITH ANCILLARY SUPPORT. In accordance with Attachment 1: Market Research Questionnaire.

The Market Research Questionnaire and requirement quantity is included with this posting. MC Machinery Systems, INC. is the OEM of the CNC Wire. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 423410. Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Delivery location: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA 23709-5000.

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is strictly for market research purposes. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposal(s) or quotation(s). The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the capability and availability of qualified businesses that are interested in and have the available resources to support the execution of this potential requirement. The Government is not obligated to and will not assume financial responsibility for any costs incurred, nor will the Government pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary.

If your organization has the potential capacity and qualifications to provide these items, or can provide evidence suggesting a different or alternate OEM source of supply, please provide the following information (at a minimum) with your response:

• Company Name


• Point of Contact


• Phone Number


• Email Address


• Cage Code


• Company Business Size Status


• Manufacturer (MFG) Information (if not the MFG)


• Manufacturer Business Size Status


• Statement of Capability


• Technical Information/Specifications

Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this notice via email by 11:00 a.m. (EST) on 09 February 2023 and include SPMYM123Q0024 CNC WIRE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINE (EDM) WITH ANCILLARY SUPPORT in the subject line. Please send responses and any questions concerning this opportunity directly to: Curtis.Douglas@DLA.MIL, and ensure to request an acknowledgement of the email.