3695--Minneapolis VA Health Care System 3D Printer Sources Sought

The Minneapolis Health Care System requires a 3D Printer and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed below in the draft Statement of Work. This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov on or before June 11th, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. Question # Questions Vendor Responses 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category.  2. Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies.  3. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.  4. State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).  5. Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).  6. State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement, what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks.  7. Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).   *If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*  *If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. * Draft STATEMENT OF WORK Minneapolis Veterans Administration Health Care System (MVAHCS) 3D Printer The Vendor shall a provide a brand name or equal FUSE 1 30W Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer to the MVAHCS. Brand Name or equal If an item is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (iii) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (iv) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements listed here. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. Salient Characteristics of the 3D Printer: In no order of importance, the proposed product must (Have / Be / Able to): Selective laser sintering 3D printer with a minimum print volume of 165 x 165 x 300 mm (6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in). Have the option for a 30W laser package. Prints in at least the following plastic powder...