Fortus 450MC 3D Printer Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Fortus 450MC 3D Printer Maintenance. The agency intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Stratsys Inc. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 4, 2026, 4PM PST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the maintenance of Fortus 3D Printers. The sole source justification is based on the continuation of existing maintenance, and the fact that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Stratsys Inc., has no authorized distributors or technicians for this specific model of printer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (intended sole source)
- Intended Awardee: Stratsys Inc., 5995 Opus Pkwy, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 4PM PST
- Published: April 27, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation or RFQ will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses must reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D0AH130-0212 and provide a clear, concise capability statement demonstrating the ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Entities are advised to ensure their SAM registration is active, as processing updates, including the notarized letter requirement, can take several days. Written responses should be submitted via email to virginia.j.dennison.civ@us.navy.mil.