RFP #2022-05 Additive Manufacturing Machine

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is seeking proposals for an additive manufacturing machine through RFP #2022-05, funded by an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The procurement specifically requires a powder bed fusion system with precise specifications, including a minimum build volume of 200mm x 200mm x 200mm, a 400W laser, and the capability to operate in an argon build environment. The equipment must be brand new, with no used or refurbished components, and delivered to Scappoose, Oregon. Proposals are due by March 14, 2022, at 1:00pm PT, with an anticipated contract award date of April 1, 2022. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess vendor submissions based on background information, equipment specifications, cost, proposal quality, and references. The RFP requires all bid pricing to be FOB Scappoose and include all associated taxes, tariffs, delivery, and setup expenses. Oregon Tech reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this solicitation.

While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the document indicates a competitive procurement process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The procurement is specifically for manufacturing research and development equipment, suggesting potential interest from advanced manufacturing equipment suppliers. The contract appears to be a single-source procurement for a specialized additive manufacturing machine, with the total value likely dependent on the specific technical capabilities of the proposed equipment. Though a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the procurement is supported by an EDA grant, which implies some level of federal funding oversight. The geographic context involves Columbia County, Oregon, with the delivery location specified as Scappoose, indicating a localized procurement process for a specialized research and development technology investment.