Desktop Metal Operating, Inc.

Desktop Metal Operating, Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer of 3D printing systems, materials, parts, and services. The company has been registered to receive federal awards since August 2017 and specializes in providing advanced manufacturing solutions to various government agencies. Desktop Metal's core offerings include a range of 3D printing equipment, consumables, and related services that support the federal government's advanced manufacturing requirements. Their expertise in additive manufacturing technologies has positioned them as a key supplier for both defense and civilian agencies seeking innovative 3D printing solutions.

Through prime federal contract awards, Desktop Metal Operating, Inc. has supplied a variety of 3D printing systems and services to government entities. The company has provided Studio System+ and Shop System 3D printers, along with installation, training, and maintenance services to the Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. They have also delivered Fiber HT Printer systems to the Naval Sea Systems Command and supplied 3D expandable foam to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, Desktop Metal has provided service technician labor and open access options to the Office of Naval Research, as well as ExOne services for Innovent to NASA's Shared Services Center. These contracts have ranged from purchase orders to definitive contracts, with values spanning from $6,200 to over $9 million. Notably, the company has not received any set-aside designations for these prime contracts. As a subcontractor, Desktop Metal has collaborated with Physical Sciences Inc. to optimize catalyst performance through 3D printing design for the Air Force, and has provided services to Peraton Inc. under a NASA contract.

In terms of grant-related work, Desktop Metal Operating, Inc. has participated as a sub-awardee in a federal grant project focused on liquid metal 3D printing for improved sustainment. This sub-award was made under a prime grant to the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Inc., demonstrating Desktop Metal's involvement in research and development initiatives related to advanced manufacturing techniques. The company's participation in this grant project highlights its ability to contribute specialized expertise in 3D printing applications to broader research efforts aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities for government use. While the available information primarily focuses on this single grant sub-award, it underscores Desktop Metal's potential to engage in collaborative research projects that align with federal agencies' goals for advancing additive manufacturing technologies.