Notice of Intent to Sole Source Stratasys 3D Printer

Background
The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, located in Tobyhanna, PA, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Stratasys, Inc. for maintenance and support services related to the Stratasys 3D Printer, Model Fortus 450mc.

Stratasys, Inc. holds the copyrights and intellectual property rights for the hardware and software of the Fortus 450mc printer, making them the exclusive provider of support services for this equipment.

Work Details
The contract involves providing maintenance and support services specifically for the Stratasys Emerald Care 450 service plan associated with the Stratasys 3D Printer, Model Fortus 450mc.

As only Stratasys is authorized to provide these services due to their ownership of relevant intellectual property rights, any alternative service providers must demonstrate that they can meet the requirements without affecting manufacturing delivery or warranty.

Place of Performance
Tobyhanna PA 18466 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Interested parties wishing to provide a statement of capabilities must demonstrate their ability to deliver the required services without compromising manufacturing delivery or warranty.

Submissions must include sufficient detail for evaluation and must be sent via email.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award W25G1V22P0056 was awarded to Stratasys for “Stratasys 3D Printer Maintenance Service” (value $68,658) covering the Fortus 450mc printer, indicating an established incumbent providing maintenance and support for this specific Stratasys equipment. The current notice similarly seeks a sole-source purchase order for maintenance and support services tied to the Stratasys Fortus 450mc and its Emerald Care 450 service plan, which appears to be a continuation of the same type of manufacturer-authorized support.