America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have announced a new open project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech), worth a total of $4.5M. The request for proposals (RFP), titled Improvements in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis 3.0 (IMPACT 3.0), consists of two topic areas of focus and aims to demonstrate lead time, productivity, and yield improvements for casting and forging (C&F) manufacturing operations using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. Three awards are anticipated.
The objective of the IMPACT 3.0 project is to further advance the integration of AM technologies into the C&F domain, as well as to reduce lead time and increase cost savings. Proposers should reference the specific RFP for additional details.
The IMPACT 3.0 request for proposal (RFP) is separated into two topic areas:
- Topic 1: AM in the Digital Foundry: Incorporate sensors and automation to boost production speed and capacity, facilitating agile manufacturing and allowing for rapid adjustments in serial production and efficient handling of low-volume, intermittent orders. (One award anticipated)
- Topic 2: Wire Arc DED Process Sensing and Control: Verify and establish tools to monitor and control the deposition process to enhance confidence in wire arc DED for Department of Defense cognizant technical authorities. (Up to two awards anticipated)
Questions from potential submitters are due April 16, 2025. The lead proposer must be an America Makes member in good standing and paid in full by May 20, 2025. The proposal submission due date is June 2, 2025, by 5 pm EST. For more information and to submit proposals, visit: https://www.americamakes.us/project_calls/improvements-in-manufacturing-productivity-via-additive-capabilities-and-techno-economic-analysis-3-0-impact-3-0/.
