Laser Marking Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

This is a sources sought synopsis, not a solicitation, for information and planning purposes only. The US Coast Guard is seeking potential sources for ink jet and laser wire marking machines. Responses should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact. Responses are due May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Email responses are preferred (subject line: ****). Further solicitation will be published on SAM. gov if the Coast Guard proceeds with the acquisition.

This RFQ is for the purchase of one industrial marking machine (laser etcher). It is a total set-aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of **** and a size standard of 500 employees. Funds are not currently available, so no award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation before or after the closing date. Quotes are requested by Monday, May 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM CDT. Attachments 1 and 2 are applicable to this RFQ. The government reserves the right to re-evaluate quotes by unit price per item and issue an award on a some, none, or all basis for each individual item needed if funds are not available to fund the entire contract value.

Quotes for the items described in the RFQ are due by 4:30 PM CT on March 30, 2025, to Kimberlynn Lancaster at ***@***. *. * shall remain valid for 30 days. Submitted quotes shall list two points of contact including name, phone number, and email address. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by email to enter name at enter email address no later than 4:00 PM CT on March 29, 2025. The procurement is set aside for small business. Offerors shall be registered at www. ***. *. * is FOB destination. Provisions **** and **** are included in the RFQ. Offerors must complete these provisions and return the RFQ document with their quote. Failure to complete these provisions will result in the government being unable to make an award to your firm. See attached statement of work and bid schedule. Additional information regarding various representations and certifications is included in the solicitation. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

Lot 1: DOCJT is requesting a Medium Format, Phoenix **** Engraver or Approved Equal engraving machine which must have capabilities to engrave: name badges, name plates, leather, wood, glass, and metal items. Machine shall have the following: 1) Marking area no greater than **** 2) Minimum area the engraver must have to be able to engrave items which are minimum 3 inches width and 1 inch height to 10 inches width and 3 inches height 3) Auto- Centering Capabilities 4) Machine automatically measures items 5) Laser & Rotary for engraving purposes 6) Must have the following carb cutter sizes and 015: Has a wider cutting edge and finer clearance angle. 030: Has a narrower cutting edge and thicker clearance angle. 060: Has a narrower cutting edge and thicker clearance angle 7) Must include kit tablet to operate engraver 8) Must include tablet stand to hold tablet 9) Optional training provided by vendor on machine 10) USB/Bluetooth Capability 11) Vendor provided onsite training 12) Vendor provided technical support 13) Vendor provided maintenance 14) Price must be inclusive of all shipping and handling. Product information should be submitted in the online response to clearly identify the item meets or exceeds fully the minimum essential specifications and salient characteristics referenced in the Solicitation. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. Bids that contain products/specifications that fail to meet the minimum essential requirements shall be deemed non- responsive.