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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Tier 1 & 2 Additive Manufacturing Polymer-based Systems Request for Information (RFI)

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N68520-26-RFPREQ-600000V-0007Federal

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NAVAIR is seeking information from industry on commercially available polymer-based additive manufacturing systems that can support shipboard, land-based, expeditionary, and developmental operations. The goal is to identify technology capable of replacing current Tier 1 and Tier 2 polymer additive manufacturing systems deployed across Fleet Readiness Centers and operational units, which require an upgrade to meet evolving operational demands, improve system reliability, and expand material capabilities. This request is part of a broader effort to modernize additive manufacturing infrastructure to ensure sustained readiness and logistical efficiency across naval forces. The solicitation number for this sources-sought notice is N68520-26-RFPREQ-600000V-0007, posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 333248, and the contracting office is located at the Fleet Readiness Center in Patuxent River, Maryland. Points of contact for inquiries are Elden Greuber and Meghan Huett, both affiliated with the U.S. Navy. Responses must be submitted in accordance with the detailed requirements outlined in the attached Request for Information document, and no formal contract award is anticipated through this RFI process.

General Info

NAVAIR seeks commercially available polymer 3D printers to replace outdated systems across naval operations for improved reliability and material capabilities.

NAICS

333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFI Additive Manufacturing System NAVAIR

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RFI for Additive Manufacturing System - NAVAIR

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Response deadline changed from Jul 22, 2026 to Aug 20, 2026. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA
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8/11/2026 - Re-opening RFI to allow for additional responses.  The Government is reviewing submissions recieved as of 7/22/2026 Previous respondants do not need to resubmit. 



NAVAIR seeks information from industry regarding commercially available polymer-based additive manufacturing systems capable of supporting shipboard, land-based, expeditionary, and developmental operations.  The current polymer additive manufacturing (AM) systems, deployed to various Fleet Readiness Centers and operational units as Tier 1 and Teir 2 AM systems, require a technology refresh to address evolving operational needs, improve reliability, and enhance material capabilities.



Please see attached Request for Information (RFI) document for full details and instructions for response.

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