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Selective Laser Sintering Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) under solicitation number N00173-26-RFI-TJ01 to conduct market research for the potential procurement of a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Three-Dimensional Additive Manufacturing Machine. This Request for Information (RFI) is strictly for planning purposes and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications to provide a 3D printer system compliant with the detailed functional specifications outlined in the accompanying attachment. The system sought must deliver a minimum build volume of 340mm by 340mm by 620mm, incorporate a laser source of at least 70W power, achieve layer thicknesses down to 100 microns, maintain scan speeds of 3.0 m/s or greater, and demonstrate dimensional accuracy within ±0.02 mm. In addition to hardware, the system must include software with material profiles, real-time build quality monitoring, and post-build processing stations such as powder recovery, bead-blasting, and breakout. Installation, commissioning, calibration, acceptance testing with test prints, and comprehensive operator training for four personnel over 3 to 5 days are integral deliverables. The place of performance will be both at NRL in Washington, DC, and the contractor’s facility, with the system delivered within 60 calendar days following contract award. Responses must adhere to a structured four-part format, covering company contact information, technical capabilities, commerciality of the offered product, and a detailed product description addressing how the system meets or surpasses all specifications. The government emphasizes that all submitted information will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering technical compliance and other factors in a trade-off analysis rather than a lowest-price-technically-acceptable approach. The RFI explicitly excludes reimbursement for costs incurred by respondents and disallows telephone responses, requiring submission by email to designated government contacts by May 15, 2026. Although this document is not a solicitation and contains no FAR or DFARS contractual clauses, it stipulates operational requirements such as site readiness verification, environmental safety standards, electrical needs, and surge protection. Post-delivery support includes standard business hours technical assistance. No packaging, marking, or preservation standards from military specifications apply beyond ensuring undamaged delivery, and final system acceptance will be conducted at the LASR Facility within NRL after successful verification of performance criteria.
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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:
- Company Name and Address
- Point of Contact for clarification/questions
- Telephone number and e-mail address
- DUNS Number, CAGE Code
- PSC Code of the proposed solution (See https://psctool.us)
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached requirements and specifications
COMMERCIALITY OF PROPOSED ITEM:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- Provide a product brochure and highlight the areas that meet or exceed specifications.
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:
- 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.