RFI for Additive Manufacturing (AM) /3D Printing Industry
ID: RFI_AdditiveManufacturingType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS/GSS/QSCA, MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWashington, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

PSC

ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS (9630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dfbaf885a4594e75b97e5130d34785f3/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking information from industry vendors regarding their capabilities in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D Printing sectors through a Request for Information (RFI). The objective of this RFI is to gather insights that will assist the government in identifying potential sources for AM-related products and services under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, specifically for Additive Manufacturing/Special Item Number (SIN) 333249. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the government's understanding of available suppliers, including their experience with government sales and the provision of metal consumables, 3D Print construction solutions, and software solutions for printing systems. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their information by April 15, 2025, via email to Buffy Sheard at gssmasprogram@gsa.gov, noting that this RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts.

Point(s) of Contact
Buffy Sheard
gssmasprogram@gsa.gov
Files
Title
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Additive Manufacturing_3D Print REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) (3).pdf
Mar 26, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The government issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry vendors in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D Printing sectors. This initiative aims to enhance the Government's understanding of suppliers' capabilities to provide AM products and services under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule for Additive Manufacturing/SIN 333249. The RFI seeks detailed information on company backgrounds, including government sales experience and the availability of metal consumables, 3D Print construction solutions, software solutions for printing systems, and American-made products and services. Interested vendors are requested to submit their information by April 15, 2025, via email, with no expectation of forming a binding contract. This RFI serves market research purposes exclusively and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of future proposals, ensuring transparency in vendor engagement within the government procurement process.
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