EOS M400-4 Lease

The Department of the Army Materiel Command at Rock Island Arsenal is conducting market research for a one-year lease of an EOS M400-4 3D printer system for their Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center. This pre-solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive 3D printing equipment and services, including delivery, installation, peripheral equipment (IPCM-M Extras Conveying module, Ruwac Wet Separator), and complete operator training for four technicians. The contractor must provide 2,000 kg of EOS 17-4 powder (350 kg initially plus 150 kg monthly), 20 M400-4 build plates, sieve screens, and handle all delivery, rigging, installation, electrical, and gas connection costs. Qualified vendors must submit their business information including CAGE code, size classification, socio-economic status, and a capability statement. The response deadline is July 7, 2025, with all equipment and services required to be completed by September 15, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333517 for Machine Tool Manufacturing. The lease represents a 52-week trial run that could potentially lead to future purchase opportunities after the trial period concludes. The contract encompasses full usage rights to the M400-4 printer system along with substantial material supplies totaling 2,000 kg of specialized printing powder distributed over the lease term. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are mentioned in the pre-solicitation documentation. The equipment will be delivered to Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing Technology Center in Rock Island, Illinois, with the contractor bearing responsibility for all logistics and installation costs associated with the complex 3D printing system setup.