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Endless Forge

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FA2394-26-R-B003Federal

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The Endless Forge contract is a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Research Laboratory, focused on advancing Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) capabilities to enhance the resilience, scalability, and adaptability of the U.S. industrial base. This initiative aims to transition manufacturing from traditional vertically integrated and sequential value chains to dynamic, regional production networks that can rapidly respond and scale weapon systems based on battlefield needs. The program seeks innovative products, technologies, and services aligned with the specified areas of interest, aiming to provide the Department of the Air Force with a platform-agnostic system capable of quickly manufacturing any weapon system. The solicitation, numbered FA2394-26-R-B003 and posted in April 2026, allows responses until February 2028. It involves no set-aside restrictions and falls under NAICS code 541715. Key updates and clarifications are provided through successive amendments and multiple sets of questions and answers, ensuring interested parties have current and detailed guidance. Industry Day materials, including presentation charts and a video link, support participant understanding. The primary point of contact is Ms. Marina Papayanki, with Mr. Travis Caudill as a secondary contact, both available to address inquiries related to the opportunity.

General Info

DoD Air Force seeks innovative MaaS technologies for scalable, rapid weapon system manufacturing.

Agency

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

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(21)

AFRL ANSI/NISO-Based Guide to Formatting Technical Reports February 2018

PDF•guide

Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet

PDF•sow

Standard Form 298 - Report Documentation Page

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Attachment+8+-+SF+424+RR+KeyPersonExpanded.pdf

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FA239426RB003 Draft Contract CLINs and Clauses

PDF•contract-document

Contract Data Requirements List DD Form 1423-1 for FA2394-XXX

PDF•cdrlist

FA2394-24-R-B003 Endless Forge Open Period Solicitation

PDF•presolicitation

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA239426RB003 - Contract Clauses Update

PDF•amendment

AFRL Solicitation Language for Security Risk Review AFRLI 61-113

PDF•solicitation-language

Endless Forge Distro A Deck Industry Day Presentation Mar 2026

PDF•industry-day

Security Program Questionnaire for Research Funding

PDF•security-program-questionnaire

Endless Forge Questions and Answers 3

PDF•q-and-a

AFRL Privacy Act Statement for Covered Individuals

PDF•other

Other Transaction Agreement Articles for Prototype - AFRL

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Endless Forge Program Areas of Interest (AOI) - Attachment 1

PDF•areas-of-interest

Endless Forge Solicitation Q&A Document 1

PDF•q-and-a

Representations and Certifications FAR Contract May 2025

DOCX•representations-and-certifications

Amendment 1 - Open Period Solicitation for Endless Forge FA2394-24-R-B003

PDF•amendment

Questions and Answers 2 for Endless Forge Program

PDF•q-and-a

Statement of Work Supplemental Requirements AFRL/PZL Jan 28 2026

PDF•sow

Industry Day Link

DOCX•industry-day

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Timeline

6 updates
PhaseSolicitation
Amendment 2

Contract was updated

Amendment 3

Contract was updated

Amendment 4

Contract was updated

Amendment 5

Contract was updated

Amendment 6

Contract was updated

Posted

Solicitation

Amendment 7

Contract was updated

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Submission deadline

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Contacts
Ms. Marina Papayanki
contact@example.gov
Mr. Travis Caudill
contact@example.gov

Full Description

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Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI).



Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red


First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.


Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.


Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts


Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment.


Attaching Industry Day Video Link 



Adding Clause RFO 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors to attachment 5

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