Request for Information on Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Vendors for Airworthiness Parts
ID: FA8684-QAMVAPType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8684 AFLCMC PZP RSOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7120, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/98da46738fc44ef39623d95dce91135f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to qualify additive manufacturing vendors for the production of flight-critical components. This initiative aims to gather white papers detailing vendor capabilities in assessing airworthiness parts, focusing on quality management systems, material qualifications, process controls, design optimization, and compliance with relevant regulations. The DAF emphasizes the importance of a standardized qualifying approach to enhance the safety and operational readiness of its aircraft components through effective additive manufacturing. Interested vendors must submit their white papers by April 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Andrew Gross at andrew.gross.4@us.af.mil or Matthew Mercer at matthew.mercer.5@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Andrew Gross
andrew.gross.4@us.af.mil
Matthew Mercer
matthew.mercer.5@us.af.mil
Files
Title
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Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Vendors for Airworthiness Parts RFI.pdf
Feb 21, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at qualifying additive manufacturing (AM) vendors for producing flight-critical components. This RFI seeks white papers that detail processes to assess vendor capabilities regarding airworthiness parts, including their quality management systems, material qualifications, process controls, design optimization, and compliance with pertinent regulations. The DAF emphasizes the need for a standardized qualifying approach to ensure safety and operational readiness. Key performance parameters include certifications like AS9100 and ISO 9001, competent documentation and traceability, and collaboration with airworthiness authorities. Interested vendors must submit white papers by April 22, 2025, outlining their methodologies, along with necessary administrative information. This initiative reflects the DAF's commitment to integrating qualified vendors into its supply chain, enhancing the reliability and safety of its aircraft components through effective additive manufacturing.
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