Minimum quantity of One (1) Machine Tool Research, Inc. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Propulsion Shaft Lathe, Model SPL 68 X 1098M, with potential optional quantity for an additional Three (3) Model SPL 68 X 1098M CNC Propulsion Shaft Lathes. 25-25-1004

DLA-Weapons Support (Richmond) is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for minimum quantity of One (1) Machine Tool Research, Inc. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Propulsion Shaft Lathe, Model SPL 68 X 1098M, with an optional quantity for an additional Three (3) Model SPL 68 X 1098M CNC Propulsion Shaft Lathes. 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 closing date listed on this posting. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil with Subject Line: ATTN 25-25-1004. 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. Please include the notice ID number in your submission heading. Interested parties that can provide the required, minimum QTY One (1) Machine Tool Research, Inc Model SPL 68 X 1098M CNC Propulsion Shaft Lathes, with up to QTY option of three (3) three additional Model SPL 68 X 1098M CNC Propulsion Shaft Lathes, all with turnkey services including: post processor, technical data( manuals, drawings), IUID, installation, foundation, training, shipping, and OSHA certification may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the stated closing date/time. The places of performance are: Norfolk, VA Portsmouth, NH Puget Sound, WA Pearl Harbor, HI