3D Printers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANMC0000000
- Agency
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MICC Fort Hood
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Fort Hood, Texas 76544, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is seeking to procure 2 industrial-grade 3D printers capable of high-performance additive manufacturing with advanced materials. The procurement requires printers with substantial technical specifications including a minimum build volume of 400mm x 400mm x 300mm, capability to print with carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced polymers, high-temperature print heads reaching up to 500°C, and precision closed-loop motion systems. Additional requirements include actively managed heated and cooled chambers, production speeds of at least 1 kg/day with an objective of 2 kg/day, low maintenance operation (less than 1 hour per month), and advanced connectivity features including touchscreen interface with CANBUS, Wi-Fi, and USB capabilities. The government will evaluate proposals based on total price, requiring that proposed pricing reflects a clear understanding of requirements and consistency across all offer elements. Vendors must complete the attached instruction document and submit their responses by September 12, 2025, for delivery to Fort Cavazos, Texas by November 14, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities under NAICS code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed, the technical requirements suggest a substantial investment given the industrial-grade specifications for high-temperature, multi-material printing capabilities with advanced automation features. The quantity is limited to exactly 2 units, indicating a focused procurement for specific operational needs at the Fort Cavazos installation. The timeline from solicitation posting to required delivery spans approximately 10 weeks, providing vendors with one week to prepare responses and roughly 9 weeks for manufacturing and delivery once awarded.
Notice text
This is a supply contract for 3D printers that meet the qualifications below.
Delievery Date: November 14, 2025
Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
QUANTITY: 2 3D Printers
Instructions to Offerors: Please look at the quaalifications below. Please fill out the attchment labelled "Instructions. Please fill out" and provide accurate quotes. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, is consistent with the various elements of the offer.
Minimum Technical/Performance Requirements
- Build Volume: Minimum 400mm x 400mm x 300mm.
- Machine Dimensions: Approx. 750mm (H) x 670mm (W) x 830mm (D).
- Supported Materials: Must be capable of printing with carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced polymers (e.g., PA12-CF, PA12-GF, PETG-CF) as well as flexible materials.
- System Weight: Approx. 80–85 kg (175–185 lbs).
- Print Bed: Rigid aluminum tooling plate (or equivalent) with automated leveling capabilities.
- Production Speed: Capable of sustained high throughput printing (minimum 1 kg/day; objective 2 kg/day).
- Motion System: Precision closed-loop servos or equivalent, achieving high accuracy and repeatability.
- Chamber Control: Actively managed heated and cooled chamber to ensure print stability across environmental conditions.
- Power: Standard 120V AC input, maximum draw ~1000W.
- Print Head: Capable of reaching up to 500°C nozzle temperature.
- Print Bed Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 130°C.
- Chamber Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 60°C.
- Resolution: Z resolution of 1.5 μm or better; X/Y resolution of 25 μm or better.
- Maximum Print Speed: At least 1000mm/s.
- Acceleration: At least 15,000mm/s² in X/Y axes.
- User Interface: Touchscreen HMI with connectivity options including CANBUS, Wi-Fi, and USB.
- Maintenance: Designed for low-maintenance operation, targeting less than 1 hour per month during 24/7 production use.
- Durability: Rigid structural frame with metal enclosure capable of long service life under industrial production loads.
- Warranty: Minimum coverage for motion system, electronics, and manufacturer defects consistent with industry standards.
Critical Must-Have Features:
- - Large build volume (≥ 400mm in any axis).
- - Ability to print with high-strength fiber-reinforced polymers.
- - Active chamber management (heating/cooling).
- - High temperature nozzle (≥ 500°C).
- - High bed temperature (≥ 130°C).
- - Closed-loop precision motion control.
- - High throughput (>1 kg/day production).
- - Industrial-grade durability and reliability.
Nice-to-Have Features:
- - Touchscreen HMI with multi-protocol connectivity (Wi-Fi, USB, CANBUS).
- - Extended maintenance intervals (≥ 10X industry average).
- - Low-cost consumables and spare parts.
- - Enterprise-level support packages with 24/7 availability.
- - Advanced monitoring (remote diagnostics, sensors, etc.).
All questions should be submitted by 11 September 2025 by 11:30 AM Central Time ( UTC-5) to
Contract Specialist: Chasity.n.griffin.civ@army.mil.
Contracting Officer: Marcellus.j.Newson.civ@army.mil
Any question submitted will be responded to by 11 September 2025 4:00 PM Central Time ( UTC-5)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Charathertics.pdf | ||
| Instructions. Please Fill Out.docx | DOCX document |
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