Jet Fusion 3D printer, Jet Fusion 3D processing station, Jet Fusion build unit, and kit equipment

The Rock Island Arsenal, under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command, is conducting market research for vendors to supply Jet Fusion 3D printing equipment, including 3D printers, processing stations, build units, and associated kit equipment to support drone body manufacturing operations at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC). Vendors must submit capability statements by March 17, 2026, disclosing their business size classification, whether they are the manufacturer of the equipment or serving as a distributor, the manufacturer's business size if applicable, and the country of origin of the items. Key contract requirements include comprehensive installation and site preparation services, complete system configuration and testing, extensive personnel training across multiple operational and technical roles, establishment of verified service and repair capabilities with English-speaking qualified technicians, and compliance with OSHA, NEMA, ASME, and ANSI standards. Evaluation criteria will assess vendor capability to meet these technical and logistical requirements, though specific scoring methodologies have not yet been detailed in this pre-solicitation stage. The deadline for interested vendors to respond with capability statements is March 17, 2026, providing one week for submission.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize any small business set-asides or other socioeconomic designations. The specific procurement calls for three HP Jet Fusion 5600 3D printers, three HP Jet Fusion 5200 processing stations, six Jet Fusion 5600 build units, and various accessory items and services, indicating a substantial equipment acquisition for advanced manufacturing capabilities. The contract includes training for nine personnel across operator, programmer, maintenance, and methods specialist roles, with the contractor required to provide 48-hour on-site response capability and maintain replacement parts inventory. No specific award value or budget ceiling has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Deliveries must occur between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, with all equipment arriving the same day unless pre-authorized, and all contractor personnel must complete anti-terrorism training and comply with Rock Island Arsenal security protocols.