Additive Manufacturing_3D Print REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) (3).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Additive Manufacturing (AM) / 3D Printing Industry

1. Purpose The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather information from industry vendors regarding their capabilities and experience in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D Printing sector. The information collected will be used for market research to assist the Government in identifying potential sources that can provide AM-related products and services under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule, Additive Manufacturing/3D Print Special Item Number (SIN) 333249.

2. Background GSA has established SIN 333249 for Additive Manufacturing (AM)/3D Printing products and services under its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). This SIN includes hardware, software, consumables, and associated services related to AM technologies. The Government is seeking to enhance its understanding of the industry landscape, particularly concerning vendors' ability to supply metal consumables, equipment software, offer American-made products and services, construct 3D Print rooms and buildings, and demonstrate prior experience with government sales.

3. Technical Requested Information Interested vendors are invited to respond to this RFI by providing the following information:

a. Company Information

- Company name, address, website, and point of contact information (name, email, phone number). - Socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).

b. Government Sales Experience

- Do you currently sell to the U.S. Government? If so, under which contracts (e.g., GSA Schedule, IDIQ, BPA)? - Have you previously sold to the Government? If so, please provide examples of prior government customers and contract vehicles utilized.

c. Metal Consumables

- Do you offer metal consumables for AM/3D Printing? If so, please specify the types of metals available.

d. 3D Print Construction

- Do you offer solutions for 3D Print construction? If so, please describe your capabilities in this area, including materials and project scope.

e. Software for 3D Printing Systems

- Do you provide software solutions for 3D Printing systems? If so, please describe the functionalities and compatibility with various AM technologies.

f. American-Made Products and Services

- Do you offer AM/3D Printing products that are manufactured in the United States? If so, please specify which products. - Do you provide AM-related services that are performed within the United States? If so, please describe the services offered.

g. Capabilities Statement

- Please provide a capabilities statement that outlines your company’s expertise, products, services, and experience in the AM/3D Printing industry.

4. Submission Instructions

● Interested parties should submit their responses via email to gssmasprogram.gov by April 15, 2025.

● Please include "Response to AM/3D Printing RFI" in the subject line.

● Responses should be submitted in PDF or Word format and should not exceed 10 pages.

5. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation. Responses to this RFI are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of responses to this RFI.

6. Contact Information For any questions regarding this RFI, please contact gssmasprogram@gsa.gov.