3D Printing For Forensic Osteology: Hardware and Servicing

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Public Safety Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), is seeking qualified vendors to provide 3D imaging and printing hardware, consumables, and servicing for the purpose of forensic osteology. The required equipment includes a German RepRap X400 Pro 3D printer, a 3D scanner, and related accessories. The contract term is one year with three one-year renewal options, with an anticipated start date of September 30, 2016. Responses are due by September 26, 2016, and the evaluation criteria are based on 60% cost, 30% adherence to product specifications, and 10% overall quality of the proposal. Bidders must submit several standard Commonwealth forms, including an Electronic Funds Transfer Form, a Supplier Diversity Program Plan Commitment Form, and a Massachusetts Standard Contract Form.

The procurement is designated as a Department Procurement and is structured as a Rate Contract with no stated Maximum Obligation. Funding for the contract is contingent upon receipt of grant funds. The Commonwealth encourages the use of certified Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) partners, including Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), Minority/Women-Owned Non-Profit Organizations (M/WNPOs), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBEs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). While no incumbent contractors are mentioned, the Commonwealth certifies that payments will be supported by sufficient appropriations or other non-appropriated funds.