Robotic Sheet Metal Forming CAPABILITY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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The United States Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office is conducting market research through a Capability Request for Information to identify commercial off-the-shelf or adaptable dieless robotic sheet metal forming solutions. This initiative aims to replace traditional, expensive hard tooling and long lead-time manufacturing with a software-defined approach using synchronized robotic arm manipulators and interchangeable styli. The goal is to enable the on-demand production of structural components, brackets, panels, and spare parts for aircraft and support equipment at depot, maintenance, or factory-level facilities, thereby reducing supply chain reliance and accelerating prototyping cycles. Interested respondents must submit an unclassified white paper not exceeding 11 pages, formatted in 12-point Times New Roman, by October 27, 2026. The submission must include company administrative data and a detailed technical section covering material compatibility, CAD-to-part software autonomy, and compliance with industrial safety standards such as RIA, OSHA, CE, UL, or ISO. Systems must be compatible with 480V 3-phase, 60 Hz power architectures. This notice is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
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This is a Capability Request for Information (CRFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice.
The United States Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is conducting market research analysis to identify existing solutions for an on-demand, dieless robotic sheet metal forming capability. This capability is intended to produce structural components, brackets, panels, skin sections, and spare parts for support equipment, and aircraft at depot, maintenance, or factory-level facilities. Traditional manufacturing of sheet metal parts relies on heavy, expensive tooling, dies, and presses that require long lead times, high upfront costs, and physical storage. Robotic sheet metal forming—utilizing dual-sided or single-sided synchronized robotic arm manipulators equipped with generic, interchangeable forming styli—offers a flexible, software-defined alternative. The objective of this research is to identify commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or rapidly adaptable solutions capable of being integrated into standard industrial manufacturing and maintenance facilities. This capability is aimed at reducing reliance on traditional supply chains, eliminating the need for part-specific hard tooling, and dramatically accelerating low-volume manufacturing and prototyping cycles. Submitters are encouraged to highlight existing commercial technologies and details on how their hardware and software solutions can be integrated into industrial DoW facilities. Submitters may also identify optional services, such as operator training, technical support, tooling/stylus consumables, and system maintenance. See the attachment with this notice for additional details.
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