Additive Manufacturing

 Notice: This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) for information and planning purposes only.  Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation.  The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.  No awards will be made from the responses to this announcement; however, responses may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future acquisition.  Any information considered proprietary should be clearly marked as such on the submission.   SPMAGTF-CR-CC has a requirement to continue and advance the additive manufacturing program that supports the units assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-CC.  Ensure the subject line of the submission identifies the RFI number (M6845019RFIY001) and the name of

the company submitting the response. Limit responses to the following:Cover Page: 1 pg.Courses Offered: 1 pg. per coursePast Performance/References: 1 pg. Questions: 2 pgs.   The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is requesting information from industry for vendors with the capability to provide the following:  The Government requires an a la carte style selection of courses.Courses descriptions shall include1. Learning objectives2. Technical approach3. List of Required Materials/Equipment. 4. Minimum and maximum number of students5. Length of course 6. Estimated cost for performance of each course in the following locations:a. Kuwait (Multiple Locations)b. Camp Pendleton, CA 92058c. 29 Palms, CA 92278d. Yuma, AZ 85369  It can be estimated that, annually, a quantity of 4 periods of instruction will be requested for the Kuwait location.  It can be estimated that, annually, a quantity of 2 periods of instruction will be requested for the CONUS locations.  A base plus option years contract vehicle is being considered.  Your organization will be responsible for the purchase, delivery, installation, and disposal/removal of all material/software licenses/ consumables required to conduct the period of instruction not listed in the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) list. (GFE):See Attached List* Items may be used but are not required to be used during the periods of instruction.* Items may not be available if being used to support mission requirements at time of instruction.   The below examples are not meant to be restrictive or all inclusive, but give a rough estimate of the types of courses we are interested in receiving.  Please provide a list of all courses your organization is able to provide pertaining to additive manufacturing, 3D printing, electronics, etc.   Example: (Please use this format when providing course information)Course Title:1. List of Learning Objectives:2. Technical Approach: How will the period of instruction be presented? i.e., "Students will achieve the ability to...by..."3. Material/Equipment Required: Hardware, software, consumables, etc. 4. # of Students: 5 - 85. Duration of Course: 3 days6. Cost:a. $X, XXX.00b. $X, XXX.00c. $X, XXX.00d. $X, XXX.00(If possible, determine an added cost associated with extending the course, if desired. A course might be extended for a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 5 days)Things to consider when developing cost:-airfare-lodging-meals-rental car-cost of changing tickets/rescheduling flights for the possible extension-materials required for periods of instruction Courses offered should fall in the areas of digital design, 3D printing, 3D scanning, electronics building, computer coding, metal working, laser cutting, and/or digital milling. 1. CAD and 3D Printing: a. CAD (Fusion360, SolidWorks, etc.) b. 3D printing and operationi. Typesii. Usesiii. Sources of Supplyc. CAM/Slicing software overviewd. Polymers -i. Typesii. Usesiii. Sources of Supply Learning Objectives:  CAD use and design, 3D printing fundamentals, basic materials science (polymers overview), related safety procedures and equipment, prototype design 2. Welding and Laser Cutting: a. MIG and/or TIG welding, machining, and plasma cuttingb. Laser cutting and vector graphics Learning Objectives:  MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, basic machining, basic metal work, laser cutting and etching, vector graphic design, related safety procedures and equipment, prototype design using CAD and welding together 3. Electricity and Micro-controllers: a.   Electricity, electronics design, and solderingb.   Power c.   Intro to micro-controllers and coding fundamentalsd.   Arduinoe.   Sensors (Multi-sensor integration projects)Learning Objectives:  Soldering, programming/coding, electricity and power basics, circuit design fundamentals, sensor implementation/modification, motors, circuit testing and diagnostics (multi-meter and power supply), related safety procedures and equipment, prototype design 4. Robotics:  a. Raspberry Pi b. Solar Power c. IP Camera Networking d. Wireless IP TransmissionLearning Objectives: Power fundamentals, conversion, budgeting, solar power basics and DC-AC conversion, batteries overview, Raspberry Pi introduction, Python introduction, circuit testing and diagnostics, related safety procedures and equipment.  5. Drone/Counter-Drone:  a. program or modify the flight controller platforms like Arduino/PixHawk/Raspberry Pi, robotics fundamentals to provide an introduction to hardware-software interactions.   The desired outcome would be novel and low-cost methods of mitigating drone threats as a result of these drone challenges.    6. Field Power: a. Field-driven power generation and implementation b. AC to DC conversion c. DC to DC conversiond. Energy storage and battery overview, e. Solar power generation and equipment modification 7.  Advanced Additive Manufacturing: a. explaining how independent components are sourced and operateb. diagnose problems with the hardware as well as the print process c. print with other forms of 3D printing (Form 2 SLA) and operate other 3D printers to get a broader understanding of the limits and capabilities of 3D printing.  d. print with a variety of unique filament materials and compositions to include wood/metal/carbon fiber doped materials and other interesting plastics.   8.  Advanced Microcontroller: a. focus on the capabilities of the Arduino platform, the code, libraries, and concepts like interrupts and registers.  Radios (XBee, Bluetooth Low Energy, nRF24L01+), GPS modules, IMUs, RTCs, SD card storage, LCDs, microphones, and other sensors and I/Os  9.  Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabrication: a. make custom circuit boards b. learn the process for circuit design and development.  c. basic circuitry, d. how to read/write schematics and wiring diagrams, e. solder a prototype circuit and diagnose/test,f. make a custom PCB board on a PCB mill (Other Mill Pro).  10. CNC Milling: a. use of 3 to 5 axis CNC machining to mill wood, metal, and plastics using CAD and CAM software.   11. Laser Cutting and 2D Vector Design: a. laser cutting using vector graphic platforms like Inkscape and Illustrator.  b. etch and cut various materials c. use of the laser cutter as an alternative rapid prototyping method.   12. Advanced CAD  a.   Deep dive into tools and techniques of CAD platforms like Inventor LT and Fusion 360.  Learning Objectives: Generating change-resilient and flexible models to meet varying needs of rapid iteration.  Use of Modeling functions like coil, draft, sweep, loft, revolve, and projecting geometries will be used in several 3D printing challenges to actualize the learning with an object.   13. 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering:  a. uses 3D scanning to re-create objects or portions of objects in a real-life reverse engineering scenario.  Learning Objectives:  learn the effectiveness of calipers/direct measurements and 3D scanning to re-create objects, import the objects in CAD, and 3D print the objects to test reverse engineering efficacy.   14. RF and Wireless Communications:  a. RF fundamentals and terminologyb. antenna theory/testing/measurementc. building RF sources like comb generators d. building/using advanced RF equipment like network analyzers.   15. Inventory Management: a. On-hand partsb. Storage Considerationsc. Source of Supplyd. New Technology/ Obsolete partse. Shipping Restrictionsf. Product compatibility   Please submit all responses to:Gunnery Sergeant Chad Cielencki: chad.cielencki@me.usmc.mil -AND-Sergeant Alberto Barragan: alberto.barragan@me.usmc.milSubmission of a response does not obligate the Government in any way. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure responses are received by the Government in accordance with this RFI. Questions concerning this RFI are due no later than 14 October 2018.Response Due Date is 2359 hrs. PST 20 October 2018.  Contact Information: Chad Cielencki, Contracting Officer, Phone DSN 3183455047, Email chad.cielencki@me.usmc.mil - Alberto Barragan, Contracting Officer, Phone DSN: 318-345-5052, Email alberto.barragan@me.usmc.mil Office Address :PO Box 555321 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Oceanside CA 92055 Location: I MEF Set Aside: N/A