Opportunity

SAM #FA500026Q0069

Air Force Solicitation for Advanced 3D Printer System with Consumables, Installation, and Training

Buyer

673d CONS LGC

Posted

September 22, 2026

Respond By

September 28, 2026

Identifier

FA500026Q0069

NAICS

333249, 423690, 333248

This opportunity is for the procurement of a 3D printer system for the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Headquarters 673d Air Base Wing, 3rd Maintenance Squadron (3 MXS), Metals Technology section - Products/Services Requested: - 3D Printer System (1 unit) - Must print with TPU-92, Nylon Carbon Fiber, elastomer, ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, and other thermoplastics - Build area: 10x10x10 to 16x16x18 inches; machine size up to 72x36x36 inches - Fully heated, enclosed build chamber; heated build plates; exchangeable extrusion tips; dedicated print heads for thermoplastics, carbon fiber, and elastomer - Layer resolution: 0.005-0.013 in; dimensional accuracy: 0.200 mm or 0.002 mm/mm - Onboard calibration, model/support material auto changeover, breakaway/soluble support structure - Initial Consumable Kit (1 kit) - Includes FDM ABS filament, soluble support material, build sheets/trays, standard thermoplastics extrusion print head(s) - Additional Consumables and Accessories - Nylon Carbon Fiber, TPU, ASA, ABS Carbon Fiber filaments; soluble support material; build sheets/trays; dedicated print heads - Installation and Machine Start-up Service (1 service) - Assembly, testing, and operational run - Training for 4 individuals - Warranty and delivery/shipping to JBER, Alaska - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 90 calendar days after award - Vendors must provide itemized quotes with brand, part number, price, and quantity - Must comply with detailed salient characteristics (see Attachment 1) - Training for at least four individuals on the 3D printer system - All items delivered FOB destination - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated; open to all qualified vendors - OEMs Mentioned: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation or attachments - Competition: - Full and open competition under NAICS 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)

Description

Amendment 0001_Attached Q & A Response(s)

COMBO

Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska – 3D Printer

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s):

Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Part 12. (RFO 12.202(b)(1)). This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and separately written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number FA500026Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a 3D Printer in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1_Salient Characteristics – 3D Printer_Redacted.

(iii) This acquisition is a full and open competition.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 333248 – All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Product Service Code (PSC): – 3695 – Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery Size Standard: 750 Employees

(iv) All items shall be delivered to FOB destination as follows:

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska: no later than 90 calendar days after date of award.

(v) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text these may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html.

(vi) A list of additional provisions and contract clauses that apply to this solicitation can be found in Attachment 2_ Additional Provisions & Clauses – 3D Printer_Redacted.

(vii) Any amendments to this solicitation and any resultant contract must be completed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Changes made that are not authorized by the Contracting Officer are made at the risk of the contractor, to include costs. The Contracting Officer is the only Government representative authorized to change the terms and conditions of this requirement.

(viii) Description of Requirements

The Government is issuing a Request for Quote for one (1) 3D printer system with attachments. See attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics –3D Printer_Redacted for complete specifications required.

(ix) Quote Submission

All questions and/or requests for information must be submitted in writing and sent by e-mail correspondence no later than 2:00PM AKDT on 24 September 2026.

This RFQ closes at 2:00PM AKDT on 28 September 2026. All quotes for this solicitation shall be good for sixty (60) days and submitted via email to:

(x) Special Notice: File Submission Requirements: Do not submit files in .zip format. The Air Force Network security protocols prevent the delivery of .zip files, and they will not be received. Use acceptable file formats such as .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx.

List of Attachments: 

Amendment 0001_Q and A Response_FA500026Q0069 - 3D Printer Attachment 1_Salient Characteristics – 3D Printer_Redacted Attachment 2_Additional Provisions and Clauses – 3D Printer Attachment 3_Pricing Schedule – 3D Printer

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