Metal Casings
ID: N6893624R0046Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), is seeking information from potential sources for the development of additive manufacturing technologies for metal casings used in solid rocket motors. The primary objective is to create high-strength metal cases with complex geometries, such as domes and cylinders, with a minimum diameter of seven inches, while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security protocols. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the performance and reliability of solid rocket motors, with the project divided into three phases: formulation development, testing, and high-pressure testing of prototypes. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 2:00 PM PST on October 8, 2024, to the Contract Specialist, Marissa June, at marissa.s.june.civ@us.navy.mil, as this is not a request for proposals but a market research effort to identify potential technologies and firms.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the research and development initiatives led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) for the additive manufacturing of metal casings for solid rocket motors. The primary objective is to create high-strength metal cases with complex geometries, including domes and cylinders, with a minimum diameter of seven inches. The contractor must report progress biweekly and conduct work primarily at their facilities, ensuring communications compatibility with government IT systems. The project is divided into three phases: Phase One focuses on developing metal casing formulations that can be produced in large quantities, with key performance metrics outlined, including tensile strength and the ability to produce complex shapes. Phase Two involves testing these samples and potentially revising formulations based on findings. Lastly, Phase Three includes high-pressure testing of a prototype motor casing and concluding with a comprehensive report detailing the manufacturing processes and experimental results. All efforts must comply with established Department of Defense security and operational protocols, emphasizing protection of controlled unclassified information and adherence to citizenship and security clearance standards for personnel involved in the project.
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