RFI: Additive Manufacturing of Heavy Metal Components in a Classified Environment
ID: N00030-24-RFI-1000Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSTRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMSWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

PSC

GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS (1420)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0031011910f844269d99756b1de4d8ae/view
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    RFI: Additive Manufacturing of Heavy Metal Components in a Classified Environment

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of additive manufacturing (AM) heavy metal components in a classified environment. This request for information is aimed at identifying potential producers of classified AM heavy metal components.

    The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Program is developing a conventional intermediate-range hypersonic weapon system and is interested in investigating the use of heavy metal additively manufactured components. The RFI is seeking white papers from potential industry partners with the capability or near-capability to print AM components at the Secret Level. The white papers should include information on the respondent's experience and expertise with metal additive manufacturing, additive manufacturing of heavy metals such as Tungsten, experience with manufacturing classified components, and facilities for additive manufacturing of classified components.

    Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper, due by August 31, 2024. The white papers should be submitted via email to Jacob.Plowman.ctr@ssp.navy.mil. The RFI emphasizes that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

    This RFI serves as a request for information only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Navy is not currently seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. However, not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued.

    In summary, the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, is seeking information from industry organizations capable of additively manufacturing heavy metal components in a classified environment. This RFI aims to identify potential producers of classified AM heavy metal components for the Conventional Prompt Strike Program Office.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samuel S. Bouchelle
    (571) 882-3650
    samuel.bouchelle@ssp.navy.mil
    Jacob Plowman
    Jacob.Plowman.ctr@ssp.navy.mil
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