ContractSources Sought

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division custom aluminum wire feedstock for use with Naval wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems

DEPT OF DEFENSE CD-61-0139
Response Deadline
Dec 18, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
331523
Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sources Sought Aluminum.docx
Word20 KBDec 12, 2025
AI Summary
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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 12, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 18, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NSWC CARDEROCK

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources