This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research and procurement planning for a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking potential sources capable of fulfilling this requirement. The attached document Attachment 1 Functional Specifications 3D Printer outlines the minimum requirements and specifications. Interested parties must submit a capability statement including company information, contact details, DUNS number, CAGE code, business size, socioeconomic categories, technical capabilities relevant to the specifications, and commerciality of the proposed item. A product brochure highlighting how the proposed product meets or exceeds specifications is also required. Responses should be no more than 10 pages. The place of performance is NRL DC and the contractor's facility. This notice does not guarantee a solicitation or award, and the government is not responsible for any costs incurred. Information provided is subject to change.
The bid notice states that the system must be delivered within 60 calendar days of contract award, unless otherwise specified by the government. The system must be delivered within 60 calendar days of contract award, unless otherwise specified by the government.
The bid notice states that the vendor must provide a minimum 1-year factory warranty covering all system equipment, parts and components, to include hardware and software, and all associated parts. The vendor must provide a minimum 1-year factory warranty covering all system equipment, parts and components, to include hardware and software, and all associated parts.
The bid notice indicates that the ultimate evaluation will be based on best value. as it is anticipated that ultimate evaluation will be best values and a go no go basis.
Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the required information in a capability statement, including company name and address, point of contact for clarification questions, telephone number and e mail address, DUNS number, cage code, PSC code of the proposed solution, business size, and socioeconomic categories. Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the below required information in a capability statement.
