Markforged FX20 3D Printer

The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, is soliciting a single Markforged FX20 3D Printer along with associated Digital Forge software subscriptions and installation and operator training services under solicitation N6883626Q0023, a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 333248. The requirement calls for a production-grade printer using Fused Filament Fabrication and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement, compliant with IEC/UL/CSA 62 safety standards, and includes three software subscriptions: a three-year Essential Digital Forge subscription, a one-year Digital Forge Essential subscription, and a one-year Digital Forge On Prem subscription designed for offline use within DOD and ITAR-restricted environments. Installation must include setup of the printer and components, maintenance demonstration, and comprehensive software training. The contract is structured as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement, where technical capability serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate—any quote deemed "Unacceptable" is automatically disqualified—and award will go to the lowest-priced responsible offeror whose proposal fully conforms to requirements. The printer and all associated items must be delivered by September 30, 2026, to the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center at Mayport Naval Station, Florida, under FOB Destination terms, with compliance to MIL-STD-129 for shipping labels and MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification, including machine-readable data elements validated via approved automatic identification technology. All quotations must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to Tristan McElhinney and Kyle Nelson by the revised deadline of June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, and must include three volumes: Price (with completed SF 1449 and SF 30, if applicable), Technical Responsibility (with manufacturer documentation, descriptive literature, and proof of authorized distribution status), and Contractor Responsibility (including SAM certification affirmation and a statement of no exception to solicitation terms). Offerors must hold current SAM registration with accurate and complete information, provide their CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, and business size, and confirm their status as a small business. The contract incorporates a range of FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for System for Award Management registration and maintenance, protection against contracting with debarred entities, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, compliance with sustainable products guidance, and