Additive Mfg 450mc 3D Printer
Overview
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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 the Air Force, specifically the FA4803 20 CONS LGCA office, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for an Additive Manufacturing (3D Printer) requirement. This market research aims to assess industry capability to provide the specified 450mc 3D Printer systems, materials, and associated services for Charleston AFB, SC. Responses are due by May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Additive Manufacturing 450mc 3D Printer system, as detailed in the Salient Characteristics. Key components include:
- Systems: FORTUS 450MC GEN 3 SYSTEM (full option and standard configurations), specifying build envelope, material bays, included software, and warranties.
- Materials: Various filament canisters (e.g., ASA, ABS-M30, SR30, Nylon 12, SR100, SR110, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010) and support materials, with specific product codes and sizes.
- Accessories: Items such as an isolation transformer, material licenses, cleaning systems, sheet bundles, tips, head assemblies, and docking stations.
- Services: An "EMERALD CARE 450" service contract and "LEVEL 1: FORTUS 360/400/380/450MC, ON-SITE INSTALLATION AND TRAINING."
- Software: Licenses for Streamline Pro (including Shield Kit) and GrabCAD Print Pro, along with associated hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
- NAICS Code: 333244
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3610 (Printing, Duplicating, And Bookbinding Equipment)
Evaluation
This notice is solely for information gathering to assess market capability. Responses will help the government determine if companies can provide the specified items. This is not a solicitation, and no award will be made from this notice.
Action Required
Interested companies capable of providing these items should submit a capability statement to Mar Rodriguez at maria_del_mar.rodriguez_martinez@us.af.mil. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS OR AN OFFER AT THIS TIME. No solicitation is currently available.