Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 437 MXS 3D-Printer Fortus 450MC Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 the Air Force, specifically the 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for 3D Printer repair services at Joint Base Charleston, SC. The intent is to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Stratasys, Inc. for repairs to a Fortus 450MC 3D-Printer. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but responsible sources may submit capability statements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for repair services, including parts and labor, to restore the Fortus 450MC 3D-Printer in Building 536, Joint Base Charleston, to operational status. This is a prerequisite for initiating an Emerald Service plan.
- Certified technicians must perform all necessary repairs and updates.
- The contractor will provide repairs inclusive of parts and labor in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Per Technical Order 34A-1-1, "Additive Manufacturing equipment... requires long term service contracts provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, or Original Equipment Manufacture approved vendor."
- Stratasys Inc. is identified as the only authorized vendor due to OEM requirements and lack of delegated authority to any known distributors.
- Any identified repair and replacement costs during the Stratasys recertification are the customer's responsibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source intent. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement. To be considered, statements must provide verifiable proof of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certification from Stratasys Inc. to perform the required repairs. The government retains discretion on whether to compete the requirement based on responses.
Additional Notes
Address responses and questions to Nicole Alvarez at nicole.alvarez.1@us.af.mil.