ExOne S-MAX Pro Sand Mold Printer

This solicitation is seeking quotes for one ExOne S-MAX Pro Sand Mold Printer to be acquired by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal. The solicitation is restricted to ExOne Operating LLC in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). The printer will allow for more efficient and accurate sand mold printing at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing Technology Center with a build size of 1,800 x 1,000 x 700 mm and accuracy of +/- 0.5 mm. Quotes are due by January 9, 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The solicitation is restricted to ExOne Operating LLC as the sole source provider in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Market research identified no other printers that meet the Army's needs. The place of performance will be Rock Island, Illinois. Required components for the system include conveyors, transport containers, a recycling system, vacuum cleaners, and training for operators and maintenance staff. The estimated value of the sole source award to ExOne Operating LLC is redacted from the justification document.