SAM #80NSSC26935036Q

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Procurement of Markforged FX20 3D Printer and Support Services

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is procuring a Markforged FX20 industrial-grade large format 3D printer to support the Administrators Makerspace Initiative for Flight Test Research. - Government Buyer: - NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - OEM Highlight: - Markforged is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for the 3D printer and related software/services - Vendors: - Hawk Ridge Systems LLC is identified as the sole source provider - Products and Services Requested: - Markforged FX20 Industrial-Grade Large Format 3D Printer (Part Number: FX20) - Installation and operational training for the FX20 printer - Preventive maintenance guidance - Training on Eiger 3D printing software - 1-year Digital Forge Essential software subscription (includes custom analytics, on-site support, wear & tear replacement parts, annual machine calibration, and more) - 1-year Digital Forge On-Prem software subscription (includes data encryption, print file locking, job history tracking, manufacturer's warranty, and more) - Notable Requirements: - The FX20 printer is intended for use in Flight Test Research as part of the Administrators Makerspace Initiative - The procurement includes comprehensive support, training, and software subscriptions to ensure operational readiness and ongoing maintenance - Delivery of the printer is expected within 6-8 weeks after purchase, with installation and training to be completed within 4 weeks after facility modifications - The government intends to proceed with a sole source acquisition unless a competitive basis is justified

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Markforged FX 20. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS LLC, 575 Clyde AVE, STE 420, Mountain View, California 94043-2272 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS LLC is the sole provider of Markforged FX 20 3D Printer. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334118. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp- Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer Procurement Specialist tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov

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