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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Selective Laser Sintering Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine

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N00173-26-RFI-TJ01Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Selective Laser Sintering Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine, with the goal of informing future procurement planning. This notice, identified as N00173-26-RFI-TJ01 and posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, guarantee of award, or financial obligation by the Government. Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement no longer than ten pages detailing company contact information, including CAGE code and DUNS number, business size and socioeconomic status, technical capabilities aligned with the attached Functional Specifications for a 3D printer, and commerciality of the proposed system, including evidence of prior sales to non-government entities. The system must meet strict technical parameters, including a minimum build volume of 340mm x 340mm x 620mm, a 100µm layer thickness with ±20µm tolerance, a laser scan speed of at least 3.0 m/s, support for polyamide-based powders, integrated powder recovery and dust collection systems, and the ability to produce parts with dimensional accuracy of ±0.02 mm across all axes. The proposed solution must include software capable of real-time monitoring and part quality reporting, along with comprehensive documentation and on-site training for four personnel over three to five days. Delivery and installation are anticipated at the NRL facility in Washington, DC, with all system components to be operational within 60 days of contract award, though no formal contract or delivery schedule exists at this stage. Responses are to be submitted via email to Tamara Jenkins and Jamie Dixon, with no telephone inquiries accepted and no reimbursement provided for costs incurred in preparing submissions. The Government reserves the right to modify requirements and emphasizes that this notice does not commit to issuing a solicitation or making an award.

General Info

NRL seeks vendor capabilities for a Selective Laser Sintering 3D printer meeting precise specs.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

NAICS

333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment+1-+Functional+Specifications+3D+Printer.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR AN INDICATION THAT A CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is in support of market research and procurement planning being conducted by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC. This SSN is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee that this will be competed via SAM.gov. The Government assumes NO financial responsibility for any costs incurred. A solicitation package is not available at this time.


The intent of this RFI is to gauge industry interest and search for potential sources capable of fulfilling a requirement for a Selective Laser Sintering Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine. The minimum requirements and specifications are in the attached document titled Attachment 1- Functional Specifications 3D Printer. The Government is currently in the planning stages for this procurement and may continue to modify the language within the requirement as necessary. These requirements and specifications do not necessarily represent final requirements and specifications. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Responses are to follow the Contractor Response Format described below. No reimbursement will be issued for any cost connected with providing capability information.
 


CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT:


Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the below required information in a Capability Statement. Please reference this Sources Sought Notice/RFI number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail.


CONTACT INFORMATION:


  1. Company Name and Address
  2. Point of Contact for clarification/questions
  3. Telephone number and e-mail address
  4. DUNS Number, CAGE Code
  5. PSC Code of the proposed solution (See https://psctool.us)
  6. Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories


TECHNICAL INFORMATION:


  1. List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached requirements and specifications


COMMERCIALITY OF PROPOSED ITEM:


  1. Whether item(s) offered/proposed is a commercial item and is customarily used by the general public or non-government entities for other than government purposes.
  2. Whether the item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, and if so, identify one or more such sales, leases, or licenses to document the commerciality of the item.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:


  1. Provide a description of how the proposed product will meet or exceed each of the specifications as it is anticipated that ultimate evaluation will be best values and a go/no go basis.
  2. Provide a product brochure and highlight the areas that meet or exceed specifications.


  1. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

  1. Responses should be no more than 10 pages


PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: NRL-DC and Contractor Facility



IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.  Point of contact for this Sources Sought notice is Tamara Jenkins. Responses to this notice should be sent to tamara.n.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil and secondary POC Jamie Dixon, jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil.

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