III Corps 3D Metal Printer

The U.S. Army is seeking information from potential contractors for the procurement of industrial additive manufacturing equipment, installation, configuration, and manufacturer-led training at Fort Hood, TX. The requirement includes brand name or similar systems meeting or exceeding the capabilities of one Xact Metal XM200G 3D metal printer or equivalent. The system must be an industrial-grade metal 3D printing system with a minimum build volume of 150 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm, and must natively support and successfully print using copper, aluminum, cast iron, and steel alloys. The contractor shall deliver, install, configure, calibrate, and verify full operational capability, and provide manufacturer-led training sufficient to certify soldiers in safe and effective operation. Some key points to consider include: • Ability to deliver, install, configure, and calibrate industrial additive manufacturing systems • Experience with metal 3D printers capable of printing copper, aluminum, cast iron, and steel alloys • Experience with metal 3D printers • Manufacturer-led or OEM-certified training capability • Experience integrating advanced manufacturing systems in military, government, or industrial environments • Personnel qualifications (system operators, technicians, trainers) • Ability to meet Fort Hood access, security, and credentialing requirements • Past performance of similar size, scope, and complexity