(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date : 25 July 2025
(3) Classification Code : 66
(4) NAICS Code: 333248
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for one (1) selective laser sintering (SLS) 30 watts (W) 3D Printer machine for plastics with accessories
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: PANAPG-25-P-0000 016624
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 04 August 2025
(10) Contact Point: Adaleta Dougherty, Contract Specialist, adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil
(11)
A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. One (1) selective laser sintering (SLS) 30W 3D Printer machine for plastics with accessories, specifications, and characteristics:
- Laser power requires a minimum of 30 W laser light source.
- Printer is capable of selective sintering of polymers such as nylons, thermoplastic polyurethane, and carbon filled nylons.
- One (1) Build Chamber; minimum build volume requires 160 × 160 × 300 millimeters.
- One (1) Powder Cartridge to hold the powder reservoir.
- One (1) Stand for the printer.
- Eighteen (18) kilogram of Nylon 11 carbon filament powder.
- One (1) powder-safe vacuum for clearing up excess powder.
- One (1) Fuse depowering kit for cleaning up part.
- One (1) Slicer program for printing.
- Delivery to 6375 Johnson Road, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 no later than 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
- To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
- Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333248. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
- Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 04 August 2025. Submissions should be emailed to Adaleta Doughtery Contract Specialist, adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Adaleta Dougherty, Contract Specialist, adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil. or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
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(13) Place of Contract Performance:
Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
6375 Johnson Road, Building 321
Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
