Mississippi Procurement Portal #9250-27-R-RFIN-00009 / 3150006983

Procurement of VRC Metal Systems Gen IV Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing System

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for a VRC Metal Systems Gen IV cold spray additive manufacturing system. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Director of Procurement & Contracts (Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO) - OEM and Vendor: - VRC Metal Systems (sole manufacturer and direct seller) - Products Requested: - VRC Gen IV high pressure cold spray additive manufacturing printer - Features: 6-axis ABB articulated robot arm, dual powder feeders, 21kW applicator heater (900°C), high pressure (up to 1000 PSI), advanced control and datalogging - Custom integration with ABB Omnicore controller - Custom fixture table for static substrate spray operations - Wet dust collector filter (Hydrotron) - Touchscreen controls, HEPA filter, high temp shutdown, 5,000 CFM, 20HP pump, sludge conveyor, NFPA compliance - Custom enclosure booth (acoustical booth, approx. 12' x 10' x 9') - Services Included: - Shipping, installation, calibration, and site user training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support high pressure and high temperature cold spray operations - Direct integration with ABB robot controller and compatibility with any tool pathing software - Safety and environmental controls (acoustical booth, dust collector, NFPA compliance) - Sole source justification: VRC Metal Systems is the only provider, no distributors or resellers - Estimated Contract Value: - $951,755.46 (total for equipment and services)

Description

This is a sole source procurement managed by Mississippi State University for a VRC Metal Systems Gen IV cold spray system. The system is a cold spray additive manufacturing printer with a 6-axis robot arm, capable of printing complex geometry parts with multiple powder feeders. The procurement includes custom integration of the robot and fixture table, a wet dust collector filter, and a custom enclosure booth. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of September 1, 2026.

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