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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 19, 2020. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Additive Manufacture (AM) of Tooling Via Large Format Material Extrusion

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HQ0034-19-BAA-RIF-0001(USAF-19-AFSC-3A)Federal

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U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # W911PT26SC001
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) has issued solicitation W911PT26SC001, a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and DFARS Subpart 212.70. This competitive solicitation is open until September 30, 2027, and is designed to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, and services to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base. The scope focuses on integrating manufacturing resources, linking legacy analogue systems with digital systems, and expanding modeling and simulation to enhance the delivery of materiel solutions. The CSO targets both traditional and non-traditional business entities, including small businesses and foreign-owned firms, provided they maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and a Unique Entity ID. The acquisition process follows a multi-phased approach consisting of a written solution brief, an optional presentation or pitch, and a final Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Evaluation is based on responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, and price reasonableness. Successful responses may result in fixed-price contracts awarded under FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Current Areas of Interest (AoIs) include advanced cannon technology, electrical infrastructure improvements at Building 120, chromium facility conversion, automated manufacturing for minor components, automated cooling tower treatments, advanced CNC vertical turning lathes, and advanced tooling for radial forging. Performance is primarily located at Watervliet Arsenal and Benet Laboratories, with a general period of performance not to exceed 12 months unless otherwise specified.
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Solicitation HQ0034-19-BAA-RIF-0001, issued by the Department of Defense for Air Logistics Complexes, seeks the demonstration and provision of a large format material extrusion additive manufacturing machine. The primary objective is to rapidly and affordably produce large sheet metal and composites tooling to reduce lead times and costs while alleviating backlogs caused by the size and material limitations of current equipment. This technology is intended for the production of tooling rather than direct aircraft parts and will be transitioned through existing Air Force AM facilities. The required machinery must feature a minimum build volume of 4 feet by 4 feet by 2 feet and be capable of extruding carbon filled Polyetherimide or equivalent low coefficient of thermal expansion materials. Technical specifications require the machine to handle curing temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, withstand forming pressures of 8,000 PSI, and maintain an extrusion rate of at least 5 lbs/hr. Additionally, the system must achieve an as-printed surface finish of 1000Ra or include post-processing means to meet this standard, while providing all necessary setup software and detailed material supplier information.

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Contract Value

$2,141,409.69

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO, 80915, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8100 Afsc Pziec
Contacts2 people available
OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9125, USA
Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9125, USA
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Geoffrey Seay
Herbert Duncan

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Announcement Number: HQ0034-19-BAA-RIF-0001 Requirement #: USAF-19-AFSC-3.A Title: Additive Manufacture (AM) of Tooling Via Large Format Material Extrusion Military System or Acquisition Customer: Air Logistics Complexes ("Depots") Description: Demonstrate and provide an additive manufacturing machine to rapidly and affordably produce large sheet metal and composites tooling utilizing material extrusion 3D printing. 3D printed polymer tooling has proven to be an instrumental technology in the rapid manufacture of small tooling and fixtures in the depots, reducing lead-time and costs significantly. However, limited print size and high material costs of the common machines being used across the Air Force results in a need to expand said capabilities to rapidly produce large tooling (greater than 4' X 4' X 2') using additive manufacturing. The amount of print time and material required for large sheet metal and composites tools, coupled with competing priorities for printing other items, is becoming prohibitive and resulting in backlog. The need is for an additive machine specialized for large tooling. The machinery demonstrated will be transitioned into production through current proven Air Force AM facilities (REACT) for specific production of sheet metal and composites tooling (not for direct additive manufacture of aircraft parts). The provided machine shall have a minimum build volume of 4' X 4' X 2' (L X W X H) and shall extrude carbon filled Polyetherimide (PEI) or equivalent materials with low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), capable of handling curing temperatures of up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Materials extruded shall also survive sheet metal forming pressures of up to 8,000 PSI. The machine shall be capable of extruding a minimum of 5 lbs/hr. The machine shall produce an "as printed" surface finish of no more than 1000Ra (micro inch). If the machine cannot produce the as printed surface finish requirement, means shall be provided to post process items to or below said requirement. All software shall be provided for build setup and sending jobs to the machine (if accomplished on a separate computer). Additionally, all materials used and suppliers of said material shall be identified for future acquisition of materials.

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