Fort Jackson 3D Printer Maintenance Services
ID: W913710012308522Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT JACKSONCOLUMBIA, SC, 29207-5490, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) (DE01)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance services for a proprietary 3D printer used at the Training Support Center. The procurement aims to ensure effective maintenance, including quarterly preventive services, onsite labor support, spare parts, and next business day response for service issues, all while adhering to strict quality control and security protocols. This contract is crucial for maintaining operational capacity and compliance with safety regulations, as the 3D printer is considered a specialized asset with limited service options. Interested firms must respond by June 23, 2025, with their intention to submit a proposal, providing necessary company details and qualifications to the primary contacts, Tesia Polk and Jason Fronden, via email.

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    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract to maintain a 3D printer operated by the U.S. Army at the Training Support Center. The contract spans over two years and includes quarterly preventive maintenance, onsite labor support, spare parts, and next business day response for service issues. A detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required to ensure compliance with the contract standards, focusing on defect identification and prevention, workforce monitoring, and timely reporting of issues. The contractor must manage security requirements, including personnel identification and compliance with safety regulations while maintaining access to the facility. Essential training, such as Anti-Terrorism Level I and Operations Security, is mandatory for all contractor employees. The PWS also outlines expectations for communication, reporting, and performance assessment through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). In summary, this contract emphasizes the importance of maintaining the 3D printer effectively while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality service delivery, and security protocols. It enhances operational capacity for the U.S. Army by providing a structured framework for the contractor’s responsibilities and performance evaluation metrics.
    The Fort Jackson 3D Printer Maintenance Services Sources Sought document is a request for information from interested firms regarding maintenance services for 3D printers. It outlines the necessary qualifications and requires firms to provide company details, including name, address, DUNS number, and CAGE code, while confirming their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the appropriate NAICS code (334111). Firms must also indicate their socio-economic status, such as small business or service-disabled veteran-owned, to be considered for the project. Additionally, companies are asked to provide references for similar work performed. A certification statement at the end stresses the importance of complete and accurate documentation, as incomplete submissions may disqualify firms from consideration. This request seeks to identify capable contractors for potential maintenance services under federal procurement practices.
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