LCM 3D Printer

The contract seeks the acquisition of a lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM) multi-material 3D printer designed to support the research, development, testing, processing, and production of ceramic-based composite materials. This standalone, enclosed printer must feature two interior rotating vats, a system for material dispersion and cleaning, an integrated build platform, an integrated light source, and include print file preparation software along with graphical user interface controls. The printer is intended to produce ceramic composite test articles and small-scale proof of concept parts to advance current and future capabilities in this specialized field. Issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center under the Department of Defense, the solicitation (number N6893626Q5096) was posted in February 2026 with quotes due by early March 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333248, indicating a focus on manufacturing machinery and equipment. Interested contractors are required to submit their quotes through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Primary points of contact for the contract are Kyle Hedman and Luke Kelley, based at the China Lake, California facility. The effort underscores the Navy’s emphasis on advancing ceramic composite materials technology through sophisticated additive manufacturing solutions.