Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division custom aluminum wire feedstock for use with Naval wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems
ID: CD-61-0139Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries (331523)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a35e4157099a4144af5f0e6542aef25a/view
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    Description

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking sources for custom aluminum wire feedstock intended for use with Naval wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems. The procurement includes custom aluminum alloy weld wires and extrusion plates, along with design and fabrication services, aimed at supporting research and development efforts. This opportunity is critical for advancing additive manufacturing capabilities within the Navy, as it involves the provision of specialized materials and rapid turnaround services. Interested parties must submit their responses, demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities, by 3:00 PM Norfolk, VA time on December 18, 2025, to David Crouch at david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Crouch
    (301) 318-3929
    David.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Aluminum.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for custom aluminum alloy weld wires and extrusion plates, along with design and fabrication services. This is not a solicitation but a request for information to determine potential sources for small batches of custom materials for research and development purposes. The materials include custom aluminum alloy weld wires (1.2mm diameter, up to 5kg per composition) and extrusion plates (~50x50mm cross-section, a few meters) of various experimental compositions. The services involve design work (modeling, optimization) and fabrication labor for rapid turnaround (2-3 weeks). The procurement falls under NAICS Code 331523 (Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries) with a size standard of $700 employees. Responses demonstrating experience in similar work and capability to provide materials listed in PWS Paragraph 3.1.1 and complete CDRL 0001 are due by 3:00 PM Norfolk, VA time on December 18, 2025. Submissions should be sent to David Crouch via email (david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil) or mail.
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