Markforged Mark 2 and Metal X 3D Printer (Open to Markforged authorized resellers ONLY)

Solicitation N00421-17-Q-0235 is issued as a competitive procurement. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on a competitive basis for MARKFORGED MARK 2 and METAL X 3D PRINTER per SOW, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 12 and 13.

This is a brand name 100 % match only! Substitute or similar product will not be accepted. The Markforged 3D printers are the only printers that utilize the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process with either continuous strands of carbon fiber, or fusible metallic materials embedded. They own multiple patents associated with these types of printing. The metallic and continuous strand FDM process is required for our use case to ensure a high strength part, while also allowing the 3D printer to be utilized in a normal (non-vented) laboratory environment.

This is a total set-aside for small business under the authority of FAR Part 52.219-6.

ONLY New Equipment, NO Remanufactured, and all items must be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.

***Basis for Award***

ACCEPTING OFFER'S FROM MARKFORGED AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ONLY!!!

Solicitation closing date/time is firm; proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. Your quote must contain enough technical information i.e. data sheet, drawing, specification, etc. for evaluation. Your quote will only be evaluated based on the information provided. The award will be made on the basis of lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factor. This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the initial offer should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability. A determination by the Government not to accept the proposal for not meeting the minimum requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any Department of Defense contract. This can be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov/vendor.cfm. The Government will not pay for any information received

Government Point of Contact:
Bernie Cortez
Naval Air Warfare Center AD (PAX)
2.5.1 RAC, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127
Email: bernie.cortez@navy.mil (preferred method)