13 ACSC 3D Metal Printer

The Xact Metal 200G Metal 3D Printer System is a complete powder bed fusion solution awarded under solicitation W56ZLW-26-P-0017 for delivery and implementation at Fort Hood, Texas. The system includes a single 400-watt laser and an extended build height of 11.5 inches, configured to safely process reactive metals such as aluminum with an integrated glove box and OEM powder sieving station for material reclamation. Safety is prioritized through specialized metal powder vacuum systems designed to mitigate inhalation and combustion risks. The contract encompasses full onsite installation by certified OEM technicians, including unboxing, physical setup, utility connections, and system calibration, ensuring operational readiness before any training begins. The award is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333248 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Contracting Supply office at Fort Hood, Texas. OEM-led training is bundled and scheduled exclusively after the system has been fully installed and verified, spanning two to three days of intensive, hands-on instruction conducted at the same location. Training covers all aspects of system operation, including powder handling procedures, safe processing of reactive metals, job setup, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. The point of contact for this award is Jasper Cruz, reachable via email at jasper.l.cruz.mil@army.mil. The contract is a firm award issued under a federal procurement vehicle, with all deliverables and services mandated to be completed at the designated place of performance in Fort Hood, Texas, ensuring the end user receives a fully functional, safety-compliant, and operator-ready metal additive manufacturing system.