3D Printer

The 47th Contracting Flight is seeking information from industry for the purpose of conducting market research. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or any other type of contractual document.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Statement of Characteristics

47 FTW, Component Maintenance Division is requesting a high temperature 3D printer that will be able to produce a full-scale, robust, high-performance parts:

Specifications

• Must have Material Extrusion (MEX)/Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology
• Build volume must be between 440 and 460 X 440 and 460 X 560 and 570mm (x, y z)
• The travel speed range must be between 475 and 525mm/s
• Filament size range must be between 1.70 and 1.80mm/s
• Must have a standard nozzle of 0.6mm
  • With the ability to use 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm nozzles
• Must have dual independent extruders
• Must include composite ready extruders
• Maximum extruder temperature of 500°C+
• Chamber temperature range of 125°C to 145°C
• Bed temperature 200°C+
• Must have a Z layer height between ≥ 0.03 mm to 1.5+ mm
• The positional accuracy of
  • X/Y between 24 and 26 microns
  • Z 1 micron
• Must be compatible with the following material
  • ABS, ASA, Nylon (PA 6, 6/66, 12), PAEK, PC, PEEK, PEI (ULTEM 9085,1010), PEKK, PETG, POM, PP, PPSU, PSU, PVDF, TPE, TPU, Carbon fiber, glass fiber, Kevlar, and ESD safe variants of the above.
• Supply voltage for the printer
  • 208/230 VAC, 50/60Hz, 20A, Single Phase
• Supply voltage for the vacuum bed
  • 120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A, Single Phase

The vendor will deliver/install all equipment/equipment interface units and ensure functionality/proper operation of the system at Laughlin AFB Texas, building 68--fabrication shop. On-site training to be provided by vendor to a minimum of three employees.

4. Please provide a statement that contains the following:

a) Capability of providing this service.

b) Small business size status of the company, include any small business socioeconomic contracting programs (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs) that your firm is registered under.

RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability as stated in the salient characteristics to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 29 April 2022 to TSgt Christopher Robinson at christopher.robinson.52@us.af.mil.

QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to TSgt Christopher Robinson at christopher.robinson.52@us.af.mil. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses.

DISCLAIMER:

This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis.

All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. All vendors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for a contract award. That website is https://www.sam.gov. Other information: When and if released, the solicitation will be posted to the beta.sam web site (www.beta.sam.gov).