Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Department of Defense is seeking bids for a supply contract for two Pantheon 3D printers, with a delivery date of November 14, 2025. Interested vendors must meet specific technical requirements and submit their quotes by following the provided instructions. All questions must be submitted by September 18, 2025, to the designated contract specialists.
This is a supply contract for 3D printers that meet the qualifications below.
Delivery Date: November 14, 2025
Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
QUANTITY: 2 Pantheon 3D Printers
Please ensure to follow all instructions thoroughly.
Instructions to Offerors:
The attachment titled "Specification" will provide guidance on minimum and maximum measurements,
We are looking for a Pantheon ruggedized, high-speed 3D printer. Preferably a Pantheon Design HS-Pro.
Minimum Technical/Performance Requirements
- Build Volume: Minimum 400mm x 400mm x 300mm.
- Machine Dimensions: Approx. 750mm (H) x 670mm (W) x 830mm (D).
- Supported Materials: Must be capable of printing with carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced polymers (e.g., PA12-CF, PA12-GF, PETG-CF) as well as flexible materials.
- System Weight: Approx. 80–85 kg (175–185 lbs.).
- Print Bed: Rigid aluminum tooling plate (or equivalent) with automated leveling capabilities.
- Production Speed: Capable of sustained high throughput printing (minimum 1 kg/day; objective 2 kg/day).
- Motion System: Precision closed-loop servos or equivalent, achieving high accuracy and repeatability.
- Chamber Control: Actively managed heated and cooled chamber to ensure print stability across environmental conditions.
- Power: Standard 120V AC input, maximum draw ~1000W.
- Print Head: Capable of reaching up to 500°C nozzle temperature.
- Print Bed Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 130°C.
- Chamber Temperature: Capable of heating to at least 60°C.
- Resolution: Z resolution of 1.5 μm or better; X/Y resolution of 25 μm or better.
- Maximum Print Speed: At least 1000mm/s.
- Acceleration: At least 15,000mm/s² in X/Y axes.
- User Interface: Touchscreen HMI with connectivity options including CANBUS, Wi-Fi, and USB.
- Maintenance: Designed for low-maintenance operation, targeting less than 1 hour per month during 24/7 production use.
- Durability: Rigid structural frame with metal enclosure capable of long service life under industrial production loads.
- Warranty: Minimum coverage for motion system, electronics, and manufacturer defects consistent with industry standards.
Critical Must-Have Features:
Nice-to-Have Features:
All questions should be submitted by 18 September 2025 by 11:30 AM Central Time (UTC-5)
Please email all questions to
Contract Specialist: Chasity.n.griffin.civ@army.mil.
Contracting Officer: Marcellus.j.Newson.civ@army.mil
Any question submitted will be responded to by 18 September 2025 4:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5). On September 18th, please check here again for the attachment labelled “Questions and Answers”
PANTHEON 3D PRINTER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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