Solicitation - Brand Name or Equal to DMP Flex 200 Direct Metal 3D Printer System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a brand name or equal to the DMP Flex 200 Direct Metal 3D Printer System for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The system must meet specific requirements, including a build volume of 5.51 in x 5.51 in x 4.53 in, an accuracy rating of +/- 50 micrometers, and the ability to print metal materials. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the system, assembling it, and providing on-site training to HERL personnel. The system will be used for 3D printing metal molds with precision levels that exceed the capabilities of current machinery. • The system must be a powder bed fusion printer as listed in ISO/ASTM 52900. • The system must be capable of supporting Ti Gr23 (Ti6Al4V ELI) that is compliant with ASTM F3001, ASTM F3302, ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136, and ASTM B348 standards. • The system must have machine/material specific data supporting ISO 10993 biocompatibility requirements. • The vendor must be able to show that they have at least one source of both Ti Gr23 and Stainless Steel 316L that is reliably and readily commercially available in the US market. • The vendor must provide all necessary firmware/software for both regular use of the machine and any material specific firmware/software needed to print parts.