USAFA Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printer

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

The Sources Sought number is FY25_USAFA_ Stratasys_Fortus_450mc and shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 335999. The size standard for NAICS is 600 employees.

This requirement is for USAFA to obtain a replacement industrial polymer 3D printer that can print mid-sized (~400mm^3) FAA/USAF qualified aircraft components in order to fulfill mechanical engineering senior design projects sponsored by numerous United States Air Force (USAF) organizations.

A Brand Name J&A for Stratasys Fortus 450mc will be provided at the time of the RFQ.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

BRAND NAME: Stratasys Fortus 450mc

At a minimum, the equipment must:

• Have a build volume greater than or equal to 16x14x16 inches.
• Print using the Fused-Filament-Fabrication method
• Print certified, engineering grade, high performance thermoplastics such as certified Ultem 9085, Ultem 9085, Ultem 1010, ASA, Antero 800NA, Nylon 12CF, and dissolvable support.
• Provide data sheets with data on mechanical properties
• Be able to produce USAF/FAA approved parts for use on USAF aircraft.
• Have a minimum print layer thickness of around 0.005 inches.
• Have a print resolution of around 0.005 inches.
• Use 208V 3 phase, 18A power supply to ensure compatibility with available wiring
• Have a system footprint around 50”Wx36”D.
• Include delivery, system installation, and a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Use a 3D printing slicer currently available to USAFA (Prusaslicer, Cura, GrabCAD) or another free/open-source and perpetual licensed software

Vendor needs to include installation and training.

In response to this sources sought provide the following capabilities package:

• Company Name
• POC/Name and contact information
• SAM.gov: UEID/CAGE Code and expiration date
• Socio-economic status
• Any related specifications/capabilities in providing the requirement

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: melinda.lingley@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

If more information is needed for this requirement’s salient characteristics, questions are welcome and are to be provided to the above emails prior to the closing date.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 6 May 2025 NLT 9:00am MST.

Future information about this acquisition, including the issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.