Sources Sought - Mobile 3-D Concrete Printer
ID: AFCEC_CXA_2735372Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4819 325 CONS PKPTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

PSC

PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT (3610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bc4458ebfbd940459596dad0eeae6aea/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 23, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking capable vendors for a Robotic Arm Mobile 3D Concrete Printer to be utilized at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The printer must meet specific requirements, including a mobile platform capable of printing materials such as cement and concrete at a rate of at least 1 cubic foot per minute, with a minimum height of 20 feet and a horizontal printing radius of 12 feet. This initiative aims to enhance construction technology and operational efficiency within the military, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant information by 2:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2025, to the primary contacts, Shailla V. Alda and Brandon L. Skinner, via the provided email addresses.

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Apr 11, 2025, 5:09 PM UTC
The document outlines the specifications for a robotic arm 3-D printer intended for use in construction applications. Key features include a mobile platform without gantry requirements, capable of printing materials like cement, mortar, and concrete, with an output of at least 1 cubic foot per minute. The system must reach a minimum height of 20 feet and provide a horizontal printing radius of 12 feet. It includes a non-proprietary mixing and pump system that can handle aggregates up to 3/8” in size, is weatherproof, and operates without wireless capability. The printer is designed for easy assembly and operation by up to three personnel with minimal training. Additionally, it incorporates slicing software compatible with various 3D modeling formats and is compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The anticipated use and design of this printer reflect a government initiative to enhance construction technology through innovation, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with federal standards.
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