Sources Sought for 3D Printing System

(1) Action Code :      SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date :  22 July 2024

(3) Classification Code: 59

(4) NAICS Code:  333248

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:     U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

DEVCOM

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for 3D Printing System

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX24Q0174

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 29 July 2024

(10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@army.mil

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. The Contractor shall provide one (1) 3D Printing System that meets the following salient characteritics:

• Print features less than 150 nanometers (nm) resolution

• Print volume of at least 100 millimeters (mm) x 100mm x 40mm

• Print with a volumetric speed of maximum throughput of at least 450 cubic millimeters per hour (mm³/h), 
• Maximum writing speed of at least 1,000 millimeters per second (mm/s) 
• Femtosecond laser power at least 500 milliwatts (mW) to ensure parts are fully-cured and robust
• Tunable up laser for largest features printed concurrently with minimum feature size
• Capability for sterile environment printing for bio printing 
• Wide variety of resins available including optical transparent, bio-compatible, sol-gel, quartz, and low viscosity.
• Customers able to create new resins without risking damage to optics
• Printing possible with no contact to optics

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

1.  Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 700 employee’s standard that accompanies NAICS code 333248.  If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

1. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 29 July 2024. Submissions should be emailed to Swati Jain, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@army.mil

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Swati Jain, Contract Specialist, swati.jain2.civ@army.mil

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 (13) Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

DEVCOM

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:

4 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).