Intent to Award

Added: Jul 11, 2016 9:49 am  

SYNOPSIS: CONCEPT LASER INC DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING 3D METAL PRINTER

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1) and FAR 5.207. This proposed action is for the procurement of a Concept Laser Inc. Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Metal Printer.  

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Concept Laser is the only source that can meet the government's requirement due the ability to utilize variable focusing optics allowing for the undistorted diameter of the laser beam variability from 50-500 microns. Moreover, Concept Laser printers allows the end user the ability to exhibit an advanced high level of control over the laser scan path.

This proposed procurement will be a sole source award under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 333511: Industrial Mold Manufacturing. Business size standard for NAICS 333511 is 500 employees.  PSC code: 3680: Foundry Machinery, Related Equipment and Supplies.

Delivery Schedule:                              8-10 weeks after award of contract

Delivery Destination:                         AFIT/SCX

                                                            Bldg 642, Room 2201, Area B                                                           

2950 Hobson Way

                                                            Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765

Requirement:                          

1. Concept Laser DMLS 3D Metal Printer M2 400W laser.

The proposed source is Concept Laser Inc. 1000 Texan Trail Ste. 150 Grapevine, TX 76051-3780.

This procurement will not be competed because the aforementioned Concept Laser DMLS 3D Metal Printer is currently the only 3D Metal Printing system that will meet the government's minimum requirements. 

The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  Technical Capability and Price will be used to evaluate all offers.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single point of DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the government.  Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations issued after 29 May 2012.  You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov.

POC Information:      Jeremy Gardner

AFLCMC/PZIOAA Building 1

1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Telephone: 937-522-4594

Jeremy.gardner.9@us.af.mil

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