DOR_DED_SLSParts_v2 (2).pdf

Description of Requirement

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Manufactured Parts

BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), Concrete and Materials Branch (CMB) requires additively manufactured parts to support ongoing efforts in Civil Works Infrastructure requiring complex geometries and components.

SPECIFICATIONS:

To meet this repetitive need, the Government anticipates award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support ongoing projects, with a maximum total capacity of $750,000, over the next five years. Offeror(s) shall be able to provide the following:

• Parts will range in materials from mild steels, stainless steels, and high strength steel systems

• Parts will range in size from 6”x6”x6” up to 5’x5’x5’

• Acceptable additive technologies to be used to fabricate the parts include directed energy deposition (DED) or selective laser sintering (SLS)

• Mechanical specification of additive materials utilized may be required

Examples of small and medium requirements are attached.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED INFORMATION:

The Government will provide drawings or a CAD file for each requirement.

SECURITY:

• Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

• For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

• Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

DELIVERY:

Delivery shall be made to:

Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg MS, 39180

Each BPA call will specify a delivery date; Typically, 90 days after the call is awarded.