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Material Component Prototyping

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Response Deadline10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Material Component Prototyping subcontract, posted on February 23, 2026, focuses on developing and maturing discovered materials into physical components, subsystems, or system-level prototypes for US Air Force R&D projects. The primary objective is to transition lab-scale discoveries into scalable prototypes and advance technology readiness levels through the use of cleanroom facilities, additive manufacturing, and precision machining. Managed by the Department of Defense under the USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl agency, the contract requires the delivery of physical prototypes and detailed maturation reports. All participating entities must maintain NIST SP 800-171 compliance. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 26, 2028, and it falls under NAICS code 332999.

General Info

USAF subcontract for maturing materials into physical prototypes, requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzlView Agency

NAICS

332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8650-22-S-5002.

The full solicitation package (19 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA

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PostedFeb 23

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 years

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

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Develops and matures discovered materials into physical components, subsystems, or system-level prototypes for prime contractors on US Air Force R&D projects. Transitions lab-scale discoveries to scalable prototypes and matures technology readiness levels (TRL) using precision machining, additive manufacturing, and cleanroom facilities. Requires NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Delivers physical prototypes and maturation reports.

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