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Additive Manufacturing Design and Prototyping

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Response Deadline02/19/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Additive Manufacturing Design and Prototyping, focuses on the development and implementation of additive manufacturing technologies for prime contractors supporting AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate projects. The primary objective is to utilize industrial metal and polymer 3D printing equipment and specialized design software to bypass long-lead production times while adhering to airworthiness community standards. The contractor is responsible for delivering additive manufacturing prototypes, technical reports, and Form, Fit, and Function data. This effort is managed by the Department of Defense under the agency FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl, with a NAICS code of 332710. The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of February 19, 2028.

General Info

Subcontract for AFRL additive manufacturing prototypes using metal and polymer 3D printing.

Agency

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

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA2394-26-R-B003.

The full solicitation package (21 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedMay 28

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Response DeadlineFeb 19

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02/19/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTCin over 1 year

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

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

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Develops and implements Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies for prime contractors on AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate projects. Leverages AM to bypass long-lead production times and navigates airworthiness community standards. Requires industrial metal/polymer 3D printing equipment and AM design software. Delivers AM-produced prototypes, Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) data, and technical reports.

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