Industrial Grade 3D Printer

This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the item listed below:

Nomenclature: Stratasys F3300 System with Aircraft Interior Certification Solutions package

Part Number: 133-00100-V

Potential sources must be Stratasys Inc., an approved source, or an authorized distributor of Stratasys, Inc.

The USCG ALC Industrial Operations Division (IOD) is seeking a replacement for the Stratasys F450 that is nearing end of life.  The software and technology required to support the Stratasys F450 is compatible with the F3300 which will eliminate the requirement for software and licensing. New software and licensing will not be considered, as this would significantly increase cost.

Stratasys is the only 3D printer found that utilized the Interior Aircraft Certified ULTEM 9085 resin to 3D print material in a large format. In accordance with (IAW) ALC Engineering Specification GEN05000.05A, additive manufactured aircraft parts are mandated to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for flame, smoke, and toxicity standards.  ULTEM 9085 is the only thermoplastic which has been certified by the FAA.

The 3D printer being offered MUST be capable of producing large format (building envelope 23.6” x 23.6” x 31.5”) prototypes as part of the additive manufacturing process.

Approved Sources:

Cage Code: 1GKB4, Stratasys, Inc.

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC). Please respond to the following questions:

1. Is your firm an approved source or an authorized distributor for Stratasys, Inc.? If so, please provide the Cage Code which to procure with. 

2. Is your business a large or small business and how many employees?

3. What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service?

4. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?

5. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?

6. Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?

7. Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business?

8. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?

9. Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule?

10. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?

11. If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions.

12. Please indicate if there are any quantity discounts.

13. What is an estimated total lead time? 

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is 05 June 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil.  Please indicate 70Z03826IK0000002 in the subject line.