This is a supply contract for 3D printers that meet the qualifications below.
Delievery Date: November 14, 2025
Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
QUANTITY: 2 3D Printers
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Instructions to Offerors: Please look at the attachments and determine if you are qualified for this requirement. If so, please express interest.
Minimum Technical/Performance Requirements
- Build Volume: Minimum 400mm x 400mm x 300mm.
- Machine Dimensions: Approx. 750mm (H) x 670mm (W) x 830mm (D).
- Supported Materials: Must be capable of printing with carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced polymers (e.g., PA12-CF, PA12-GF, PETG-CF) as well as flexible materials.
- System Weight: Approx. 80–85 kg (175–185 lbs).
- Print Bed: Rigid aluminum tooling plate (or equivalent) with automated leveling capabilities.
- Production Speed: Capable of sustained high throughput printing (minimum 1 kg/day; objective 2 kg/day).
- Motion System: Precision closed-loop servos or equivalent, achieving high accuracy and repeatability.
- Chamber Control: Actively managed heated and cooled chamber to ensure print stability across environmental conditions.
- Power: Standard 120V AC input, maximum draw ~1000W.
- Print Head: Capable of reaching up to 500°C nozzle temperature.
- Print Bed Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 130°C.
- Chamber Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 60°C.
- Resolution: Z resolution of 1.5 μm or better; X/Y resolution of 25 μm or better.
- Maximum Print Speed: At least 1000mm/s.
- Acceleration: At least 15,000mm/s² in X/Y axes.
- User Interface: Touchscreen HMI with connectivity options including CANBUS, Wi-Fi, and USB.
- Maintenance: Designed for low-maintenance operation, targeting less than 1 hour per month during 24/7 production use.
- Durability: Rigid structural frame with metal enclosure capable of long service life under industrial production loads.
- Warranty: Minimum coverage for motion system, electronics, and manufacturer defects consistent with industry standards.
Critical Must-Have Features:
- - Large build volume (≥ 400mm in any axis).
- - Ability to print with high-strength fiber-reinforced polymers.
- - Active chamber management (heating/cooling).
- - High temperature nozzle (≥ 500°C).
- - High bed temperature (≥ 130°C).
- - Closed-loop precision motion control.
- - High throughput (>1 kg/day production).
- - Industrial-grade durability and reliability.
Nice-to-Have Features:
- - Touchscreen HMI with multi-protocol connectivity (Wi-Fi, USB, CANBUS).
- - Extended maintenance intervals (≥ 10X industry average).
- - Low-cost consumables and spare parts.
- - Enterprise-level support packages with 24/7 availability.
- - Advanced monitoring (remote diagnostics, sensors, etc.).
