3D Printer RFP

Description: Multi-Material Full-Color 3D Printer System. 001 Item: Multi-Material Full-Color3D Printer System Brand Name: Stratasys(or Equal) Part Number: J826 Prime(or Equal) Salient Characteristics: 1. Build Volume & Print Engine Technology: PhotopolymerMulti-Jetting / PolyJet or equivalent multi-material droplet jetting technology. BuildVolume: Minimum build envelope of at least 255 mm (X) x 252 mm (Y) x 200 mm (Z)[10.0 x 9.9 x 7.9 inches]. Layer Thickness: High-precision mode capable of layer resolution down to at least 14–18 microns (0.00055–0.0007 in). Print Speed Modes: Must include multiple selectable build modes, including a dedicated High-Speed / Draft modefor rapid prototyping. 2. Color & Material Capabilities Simultaneous Materials: Must support concurrent printing of at least 7 distinct base resin materials simultaneously in a single build. Full-Color Capability: Must produce full-color parts with a gamut exceeding 500,000 distinguishable colors. Color Validation: Integrated color matching support with PANTONE® validation or equivalent industry color standard calibration. Rigid Materials:Must support high-opacity rigid materials (white, black, cyan, magenta, yellow, and clear).Flexible / Elastomeric: Must support flexible photo polymer materials capable of Shore Ahardness ranges from Shore 30A to Shore 95A. Optical Clarity: Must support optically clear / transparent material formulation for visual fluidic/window prototyping. Support Material: Soluble and/or water-jet removable support material designed to protect delicate internal cavities without damaging part geometry. 3. Software, Ancillary Equipment &Facility Integration CAD/Software Workflow: Direct native CAD file import (e.g., STEP,STL, IGES, SolidWorks) without manual mesh conversion; includes part orientation and 1 each; build time estimation. Air Filtration: Dedicated external or integrated air extraction / air filtration unit to capture VOCs and particulate emissions during operation. Power Protection: Compatible dedicated Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) matched to equipment power load to prevent print failure from minor outages. Material Handling:High-capacity automated material feed cabinet supporting continuous printing with auto-switching between cartridges. 4. Delivery, Training & Service Requirements Installation &Setup: On-site vendor uncrating, physical installation, calibration, and operational verification at the delivery installation. Operator Training: Dedicated on-site basic and advanced operator and maintenance training for government personnel. Warranty &Maintenance: Minimum 24-month comprehensive parts, labor, print head coverage, and priority technical support.