Laser Replacement for SLA Printer/WORK STOPPAGE - Need Digital Laser Head assembly for existing 3D Printer.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of a Digital Laser Head assembly for an existing 3D Printer located at NASA Langley Research Center. The notice specifically targets a replacement part (Part 282069K01) for a Project HD 7000 3D Printer manufactured by 3D Systems, which is experiencing a work stoppage. NASA has determined that 3D Systems is the only viable vendor for this replacement part, given they are the original equipment manufacturer and have an existing maintenance agreement with the agency. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and will be conducted using commercial item procedures. The procurement is time-sensitive, with the estimated performance period being approximately 3 weeks after contract award.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7:00 AM Central Standard Time on January 9, 2025, to the designated procurement specialist. While the notice indicates a sole source intent to 3D Systems of Rock Hill, South Carolina, NASA will evaluate any submitted responses to determine if the procurement should be conducted competitively. The current maintenance agreement with 3D Systems provides NASA with a 20% discount on parts, onsite labor support, and next business day parts shipping, which factors into the sole source justification. Oral communications are not accepted in response to this notice, and all submissions must be in writing. The final procurement decision remains at the government's discretion, and contractors should carefully review the attached documentation, including the Statement of Work and Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source form, to understand the full scope of the requirement.