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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Energy was posted on May 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cartridge-based Full Ecosystem 3D Printer

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6-B185-Q-00273-00Federal

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Argonne National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, is soliciting proposals for a cartridge-based 3D printer ecosystem under solicitation 6-B185-Q-00273-00. The requirement consists of a 30W, 120V 3D printer system and a parts cleaning system, including a build chamber, inert gas system with regulator, oxygen monitor, gas flow meter, powder cartridges, and maintenance and spare parts kits. The award will be made using the lowest price, technically acceptable methodology on a firm fixed-price basis. The package also includes requirements for installation, training, and a five-year warranty. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM CST on May 21, 2026, to Laura Sanchez in Lemont, Illinois. To be considered, submissions must include a signed RFQ page 1, the country of origin for the equipment, and best and final pricing in US Dollars on page 2. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and traceability standards, including the provision of certificates of conformance and calibration certificates traceable to NIST. Performance is subject to various federal and laboratory regulations, including FAR and DEAR clauses, PAAA compliance, and specific packaging and marking requirements to prevent counterfeit parts. Personnel accessing the site must provide REAL ID-compliant identification and complete mandatory safety orientations.

General Info

Argonne National Laboratory seeks a 3D printer ecosystem via lowest price technically acceptable.

NAICS

333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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ANL-366L Low Risk On-Site Supplemental Conditions

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ANL-407 Quality Assurance Procurement Requirements

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ANL-70A Pre-Award Representations and Certifications

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ANL-70 Request for Quotation 6-B185-Q-00273-00

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Appendix A-71COM-22 Contract Terms and Conditions

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor
Contacts1 person available
OfficeLemont, IL, 60439, USA
Office AddressLemont, IL, 60439, USA
Contacts
Laura Sanchez

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*THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY*


Looking to source a cartridge-based, 30W, 120V 3D printer system and a parts cleaning system with a 5-year warranty. All requested parts and equipment can be found in the attached solicitation package.


Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST May 21, 2026.


Please see attached solicitation package and ensure ALL 3 points are followed:


1. Please remember to sign page 1 of the RFQ document.


2. Please also remember to provide the country of origin.


3. Lastly please remember to fill out your BEST AND FINAL pricing on the individual line item boxes on page 2 with firm fixed-pricing in US Dollars. 


Please be sure ALL 3 components are completed. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THESE COMPLETED. If any components are missing, your solicitation will be discarded.


Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.


Thank you in advance for your participation.

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