ProX200 Printer

Added: Jul 21, 2015 12:45 pm The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to negotiate a non-competitive procurement with 3D Systems Incorporated of Rock Hill, SC.  The procurement is for the lease of a 3D ProX200 direct metal printer and supporting accessories, as well as, the purchase of associated kits and services.  The period of performance of the lease will be from date of award through twelve (12) months thereafter with three additional 12 month option periods.  The NAICS code is 333514 and the business size of 500 employees.

This is a sole source action to be solicited under the FAR Part 13.5 Commercial Test Program using simplified acquisition procedures and award of a firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated.  The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies and Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The sole source is based upon a unique set of capabilities to include: open source control with over 300 input parameters, the ability to use third party materials, software access for closed loop feedback control, and a patented counter rotating roller system.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals. However, all responses received within 15 days after date of publication of synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The point of contact is Christine.i.mitchell@navy.mil.