Hewlett Packard Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer Materials
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 (AFRL RIKO) has issued a Notice of Proposed Contract Action for the procurement of Hewlett Packard Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer Materials. The government intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Firestorm Labs (San Diego, CA) for these consumable materials, which are required for an HP 5600 MJF Printer. This notice is for information only, and a solicitation will not be issued. This is not a request for quotation.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for consumable 3D printing materials specifically for a Hewlett Packard 5600 Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer. The government has determined that other products cannot meet its needs because Firestorm Labs is the exclusive integrator and support provider for the HP components within their proprietary xCell tool-suite. Procurement from any third party other than Firestorm Labs would void applicable Hewlett Packard warranties, compromise validated system performance, introduce configuration control risks, and increase program risk to AFRL/RF.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOCA) / Sole-Source Intent
- NAICS: 333248 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole-source intent)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or before May 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Rome, NY
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal for consideration. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. The government retains discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed procurement based on responses. A Sole Source Justification will be attached to the subsequent Notice of Award.
Contact Information
All inquiries should be sent via email to Tiffany Slopka at tiffany.slopka@us.af.mil.