OUSD(R&E) Seeks Advanced Manufacturing, Prototypes and Materials (AMPAM)

The OUSW(R&E) Manufacturing Technology Program's White Paper Guidance (HQ003425BOTA1) outlines the requirements for submitting white papers for prototypes or pilot manufacturing lines. Submissions must be emailed and adhere to a five-page maximum, excluding the title page. The title page requires details such as the white paper title, proposed prototype, organization, contact information for technical and administrative points of contact, team composition, proposed project duration, and requested funds. The document also mandates sections on problem statement, technical approach and methodology, and benefits. The problem statement should describe the capability focus area and dual-use implications. The technical approach must detail the technology being developed, methods, scientific merit, improvements, data usage, and success metrics. The benefits section should describe the project's impact on the Capability Focus Area, the submitting business, and how the technology will transition into real-world use. Formatting guidelines include MS Word format, proper numbering of figures and tables, specific font types (Times New Roman 11-point or Arial 10-point), portrait page layout with 0.75-inch margins, and sequential page numbering. All submissions must be in English.

The “Affirmation of Business Status Certification” form, Attachment 2, is a mandatory document for companies engaging with the U.S. government, particularly within the context of federal RFPs and grants. It requires companies to certify their business status and provide key identifying information. The form collects legal and

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Manufacturing Technology program has issued Amendment 0001 (CFA1) to BROAD OTHER TRANSACTION ANNOUNCEMENT (BOTA) HQ003425BOTA1. This amendment seeks submissions for concepts and technologies enabling Multi-Modal Agile Manufacturing to improve Contested Logistics Technologies. The Department of War (DoW) is particularly interested in pilot production cells integrating digitized design, additive manufacturing, robotics, joining, and assembly to create finished metal parts from powdered metal feedstocks, prioritizing high product mix and rapid cycle times. Solutions should specify technology, demonstration location, development needs, success metrics, maximum part dimensions, material types, suitability for certification, and expected production rates for parts at least 16 inches in any dimension. The DoW anticipates a 24-month performance period with $15M in federal funding, though proposals exceeding these parameters will be considered with justification. Submissions must use a White Paper format and include an Affirmation of Business Status Certification. Eligibility requires meeting 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d). The submission deadline is April 24, 2026. Stephanie Koessel is the general contact, and Kyle Cobb is the technical point of contact.