Various Wire Marking Machines

This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the following items:

Nomenclature: Ink Jet Marking Machine

P/N: Nova Jet

Requirements for the Ink Jet Marking Machine

• One ink jet head marker for white pigmented ink
• One UV cure lamps for marking speeds up to 180 ft/minute
• One Plasma pre treatment head for print adhesion at speed
• Precision cable handler for processing wire/cable from 24AWG to 6AWG diameter
• KSD optical digital knot and splice detector
• Utilizes the latest generation of self-cleaning ink jet system
• 480V Three Phase input. 63 Amp supply
• Output to coil pan
• Machine controller with Windows operating system and control software
• After sales support
• 1 year parts and labor warranty
• Operating & Maintenance Manual
• Remote internet based maintenance diagnostic facility
• Ink Jet machine qualified to Sikorsky Standard SS7333 and as used by
• Installation and Training
• Single station powered and enclosed dereeler
• Electrical transformer
• Air cleaning system with the following
  • Digital flow control system
  • Blower with high airflow and pressure
  • Low cost replacement filters
  • Low noise levels
  • Filter condition indicator

Nomenclature: Laser Wire Marking Machine

P/N: NOVA 840I Machine

Requirements for the Laser Wire Marking Machine:

• Direct write, galvanometer scanning wire and cable mark, measure and cut system
• Single station unpowered and unenclosed dereeler
• 12 inch powered coil pan
• KSD knot and splice detector
• Built in energy monitor
• Qualified with Boeing to BAC5152 and D6-36911 standards
• In compliance with international wire marking standards:
  • SAE AS5649 & ASD EN4650 'Wire & Cable Marking Process UV Laser'
  • Calibration Certificate to above standards
• Machine controller with Windows OS and Nova control software
• 12 months on site parts and labor warranty
• User Manual
• Remote internet based maintenance diagnostic facility
• Laser safety goggles
• Laser system maintenance kit
• Operator, Administrator and First Level Maintenance Training and Installation
• Electrical transformer
• Air cleaning system
• Wire tension monitor
• Contrast Measurement System
  • Inclusive of:
    • CMS2 Camera Unit
    • 3 off sizes wire holder blocks
    • 1 off Calibration Tiles block
    • PC with Windows OS and Software
    • Monitor / Keyboard and Mouse
  • Qualified to:
    • Boeing Spec BAC5152 Identification of Electric Wire and Wire Bundles
    • Sikorsky SS7333 Identification Marking of Wire/Cable
    • SAE AS4373 - Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire, Group 1000
    • Operation and performance has been verified by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number and point of contact (POC). Please respond to the following questions:

1. What is an estimated total lead time?
2. Is your company a large or small business and how many employees?
3. What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of procurement?
4. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?
5. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantage group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?
6. Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?
7. Is your firm a Women-Owned or operated business?
8. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?
9. Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule?
10. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?
11. If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions?

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is 05/15/2025 at 2:00PM Eastern Time. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Kristen.L.Allen3@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825IJ0000047 in the subject line.