Rapid prototyping 3D printer

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Purchasing Office has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for a Rapid Prototyping 3D Printer, specifically seeking a Stratasys F170 or equivalent model. The procurement is for a single unit of advanced 3D printing equipment with comprehensive technical specifications. The printer must support multiple materials including PLA, ABS-M30, ASA, TPU, and QSR soluble support structures, with print layer capabilities ranging from 0.013" to 0.005" and part accuracy within 0.2 mm. Key requirements include remote video monitoring, auto-calibration functionality, noise levels between 35-46 dB, and onsite installation and training by a factory-authorized technician. The bid must be submitted as a sealed proposal to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Purchasing Office, located at CL 730, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311, no later than Tuesday, October 28, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT. Bid pricing must be quoted on a unit basis with both unit and extended prices, including all delivery costs under FOB Destination prepaid terms. Bids will remain firm for acceptance for sixty days from the bid opening date, with contact person Tory Ortscheid available at 920-465-2598 for inquiries.

The solicitation allows for minority business enterprise and disabled veteran-owned business preferences through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, which can provide up to five percent preference for certified businesses. The procurement includes specific warranty requirements, including a one-year warranty on the printer and wash tank, at least one year of material credit, and a benchtop wash tank with a fixed liquid level sensor. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder determined to be in the best interest of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The State of Wisconsin qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in the unit pricing. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a single 3D printer unit with comprehensive technical and service requirements. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the detailed technical specifications and provide evidence of their ability to meet the installation, training, and warranty requirements outlined in the bid document.