Metal 3D Printer System

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of one new, non-refurbished metal 3D printer system to be delivered to the DLA Product Test Center in Columbus, Ohio. The system must utilize laser powder bed fusion technology with a minimum build volume of 150×150×250 mm and a 500W laser, operate offline without cloud or internet dependencies, and feature a cartridge-based powder handling system with ultrasonic inert sieving to eliminate the need for specialized air filtration. The printer must be powered by 220–240V at 50–60Hz and come with a permanent, non-subscription software license. The contractor is responsible for delivery, on-site installation, start-up, diagnostics, and verification of performance within 120 days of contract award, with all shipping costs included. The requirement also includes a minimum one-year OEM warranty, a three-year preventative maintenance and calibration contract covering consumables, and at least three days of on-site training for up to four personnel from the DLA Product Test Center. Special requirements include strict facility access protocols: all personnel must undergo background checks and personal identity verification by the local security office at least one week in advance, and foreign nationals or individuals with outstanding warrants are prohibited from entering DLA facilities. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with no weekend, holiday, or overtime work permitted. Invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using DoDAAC SL0702, and contractor manpower reporting is required annually via SAM.gov. The Government will inspect and accept the system at the delivery location in Building 9-2 of the DLA Product Test Center, with final acceptance authority resting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Kyle Palmer. The solicitation number is SP4706-26-Q-XX14, the NAICS code is 334516, and while quotes are not required at this stage, interested parties are encouraged to contact Contracting Officer Elizabeth Dickstein in advance. A formal solicitation will be issued at a later date, with award expected to follow a trade-off process rather than a low-price technically acceptable model due to the complexity of technical and service deliverables.