Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Replacement motion control equipment for a NScrypt printer
UST Ref No: 123668480
Deadline: 13 Aug 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: NB643080-25-02349
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FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source - Replacement motion control equipment for a NScrypt printer
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB643080-25-02349
RESPONSE DATE: 8/13/25
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Materials Measurement Science Division, Materials Structure and Data Group is requesting motion control equipment for a high precision, microextrusion-based 3D printer to support our focus area research in ceramic additive manufacturing. In contrast with other additive manufacturing approaches, microextrusion-based additive manufacturing can enable multimaterial, free-spanning, and conformal printing of a wide variety of materials, but it requires high-precision 3-axis stages and control equipment. NIST currently owns a high-precision nScrypt microextrusion-based 3D printer and although the motorized stages are in good working condition, the control hardware is outdated and not functioning. New motion control equipment for the existing nScrypt stages would allow us to expand our capabilities in the field of microextrusion-based ceramic additive manufacturing without the high cost of a new printing platform.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Aerotech located in Pittsburgh, PA for the purchase of this equipment.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Market research has shown that the only source for this specific motion control equipment is though the manufacturer, Aerotech.
The 3-axis stage and motion control hardware for the NScrypt printer was built by Aerotech, Inc. and is the sole responsible supplier for it to be fully compatible with the existing 3-axis stage. Aerotech has stated in writing that Aerotech, Inc. is the sole-source manufacturer and supplier of all Aerotech-branded motion...
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Replacement motion control equipment for a NScrypt printer - USA Tender

The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Replacement motion control equipment for a NScrypt printer. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123668480 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-08-13.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.