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Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) for Structural Components

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Response Deadline09/20/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract focuses on researching and applying additive manufacturing techniques to create complex, lightweight structural components using metals, polymers, or composite materials specifically for aerospace applications. It aims to advance the production capabilities of these materials through 3D printing technology to meet the stringent requirements of aerospace structural components. The work will be performed primarily at Wright Patterson Air Force Base under the Department of Defense's Air Force Research Laboratory, indicating a strong emphasis on defense and aviation sector innovation. This subcontract opportunity falls under the NAICS code 332999, which relates to manufacturing activities associated with metal products not elsewhere classified. The contract was posted on April 22, 2026, with a response deadline set for September 20, 2027, allowing over a year for submissions. While details such as specific set-aside designations or organizational type preferences are not specified, the contract is issued by the USAF's AFRL materials and manufacturing division, highlighting the government’s ongoing commitment to developing advanced manufacturing processes to enhance aerospace structural performance and reduce component weight.

General Info

Research and develop 3D printed lightweight aerospace components using metals and composites at Wright Patterson.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8650-18-S-5010.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedApr 22

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Response DeadlineSep 20

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09/20/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 11 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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Research and application of additive manufacturing techniques to produce complex, lightweight structural components from metals, polymers, or composites for aerospace use.

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