sPro 60 3D Printer Repair

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to 3D Systems, Inc. for repair and calibration services of an sPro60 3D printer located at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), which allows for sole source acquisition when only one source is reasonably available. 3D Systems, Inc. has been identified as the sole authorized manufacturer capable of completing the necessary repairs and maintaining NIST calibration standards for the specific 3D printer. The total estimated government cost for this procurement is $65,000, with a performance period ending on 1 September 2025. The Special Notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, but rather a targeted procurement for a specialized service.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit a capability statement within three calendar days of the notice's publication, which will be considered solely to determine whether a competitive procurement might be possible. The repair and calibration services include installing a FRU-KIT (stepper motor drive and chiller), completing installation per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and achieving calibration to ISO 17025 standards. Eligible contractors must be approved through the Naval Aviation METCAL program and hold ISO 17025 certification. The scope of work includes a comprehensive repair of the sPro60 3D printer with serial number 11SF0059, located at FRCSW North Island, Building 472. Additionally, the contract includes a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor, with technical support available during normal business hours, and requires the submission of specific documentation including a Contract Field Service Report and a Calibration Certificate Report.