Sources Sought_25Q0084.doc

(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 : 12 March 2025

(3) Classification Code : AJ

(4) NAICS Code:

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing

(6) Contracting Office Address:2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for: Large Format Filament Deposition Machine (FDM)

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25Q0084

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 20 March 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:

Large Format Filament Deposition Machine One (1) unit Large Format Filament Deposition Machine (FDM) with the following characteristics:

1) Build volume: 800 mm (millimeter) x 600mm (millimeter) x 600mm (millimeter) (X-Y-Z) or larger.

2) Capable of printing the following materials: Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG), Nylon, Polycarbonate, Flexible Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), and fiber reinforced versions of filaments

3) Capable of printing at least four (4) different colors of the same material in a singular model

4) Interchangeable nozzles with diameters ranging from 0.4mm (millimeter) to 1.0 mm (millimeter)

5) Printing resolution in Z-direction must be equal to or smaller than 0.1 mm (millimeter).

6) Automatic material switching.

7) Open source and off-network printing capabilities

8) Printer must accept filament feedstocks from any aftermarket and third party vendors and manufacturers.

9) Adjustable on print parameters: nozzle temp, bed temp, extrusion multiplier, feed rate, print speed, level.

10) Safety enclosure for the printer.

Shipping to APG, MD 21005 USA

Machine installation and at least one day of training at APG, MD 21005 USA

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) 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 standard that accompanies NAICS code 333517. 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.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 12:00PM eastern standard time on 24 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:

Army Research Laboratory

Shipping and Receiving

6375 Johnson Road

Building 321

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Delivery estimated eight (8) months after contract award (ACA).

Last updated 2/13/2017