Sole Source to RP Support America, Inc. for TPM SLS 3D Printer and Services   2

Background
The contract is a sole source justification awarded to RP Support America, Inc. by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) for the acquisition of a TPM S360 3D Printer. RP America is identified as the sole distributor of this system in the United States. The justification states that RP America is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Work Details
The contract effort is to acquire a TPM3D S360 SLS 3D Printer with specific details including: One S360 SLS 3D Printer (360X360X600mm), two removable build chambers, two powder feeding bins, powder & parts processing station, laser temperature regulator, manual trolley, 75L stainless containers, start-up kit, Voxel Dance Additive- TPM3D Version Software, 12-month warranty, positioning and leveling set up and calibration, training on part preparation and machine operation.

The contract also includes the purchase of ALM 614-GS and 240 part verification of 40% Glass Filled PA12. The memo states that this purchase will be executed using simplified acquisition procedures under Part 13.5 and will not exceed the threshold for commercial items.