3695--Minneapolis VA Health Care System 3D Printer Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify businesses capable of providing a 3D Printer and accessories. This is for planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a brand name or equal FUSE 1 30W Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer with specific salient characteristics:
- Minimum print volume of 165 x 165 x 300 mm.
- Option for a 30W laser package.
- Ability to print in Nylon 12, Nylon 11, TPU, Nylon 12 GF, and Nylon 12 CF.
- Minimum 110 micron layer thickness.
- Two build chambers and two powder cartridges.
- Operates on a 120V circuit.
Downstream equipment includes a powder de-binder (e.g., Formlabs Sift) and a part polishing system (e.g., Formlabs Fuse Blast Polishing System). Accessories required are an industrial vacuum, software equivalent to Formlabs Preform, and all necessary cables/tubes. Services include a minimum 2-year warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified for this market research notice.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov.
- Published: June 4, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must email their information, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and proof of capability, to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov. Responses must also address specific questions:
- Organization's socio-economic category.
- Manufacturer status (and authorized distributor letter if not the manufacturer).
- Country of origin per FAR Provision 52.225-2(b).
- Ability to order supplies against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Compliance with 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii).
- Subcontracting plans (percentage and tasks).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research. Failure to respond to the questions may affect the acquisition strategy. Potential future solicitations may be subject to VAAR 852.219-76, VAAR 852.212-71, and FAR 52.219-14, depending on any set-aside status.