Brand Name Baby Lock VENTURE Multi-needle Embroidery Machine with accessories

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:

To what extent each of the specifications can be met. 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 Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 am eastern standard time 03 March 2025. Submissions should be emailed to Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil. Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Stephen Oliver, Contract Specialist, stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: four (4) Weeks After Contract Award