Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer for USNA

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a Sharebot SnowWhite 2 Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Engineering Capstone Workshops Makerspace Additive Manufacturing Lab. This procurement is designated as a sole-source requirement, meaning only the specified vendor may submit a quote in response to this solicitation. The high-precision, user-reconfigurable 3D printer must support advanced multi-material additive manufacturing testing and research, featuring dual-powder recoating capabilities, multi-material printing within a single build, and user-configurable software compatible with industry-standard file formats. The procurement package includes installation, initial calibration, operational training, N2 camera for real-time process monitoring, Skype training, multi-material upgrade capabilities, support services, and a minimum one-year warranty. The solicitation was issued on July 10, 2025, with quotes due by 9:00 AM on July 15, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, though it is classified as an unrestricted contract with the vendor identified as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). The sole-source justification indicates that only Sharebot and Solve Light, LLC are authorized to sell this specific printer model, with Sharebot not registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM), further supporting the sole-source selection to Solve Light, LLC. The procurement requires a minimum powder requirement of only 300 grams, which is significantly lower than typical SLS systems, and includes advanced features like customizable open parameter systems for research applications. The place of performance is the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 3610 for Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment.