The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to advance from pre-implementation level to a Tier 1 level the ability to fabricate large plate steel to support specific applications of this material. The industry partner will validate the capability to produce a FeNiCo steel product with exceptional ballistic and blast performance that meet pre-defined specifications. The overall goal will be to scale-up a high performance FeNiCo Steel armor alloy from 48”x1”x48” plate to wide plate at >96” wide x1” thick x >96” length plate.
Specific objectives include the following.
- Validate a lean and efficient process flow path that integrates well with plate producers to reduce complexity and cost.
- Evaluate reduced cost feedstock as a function of mechanical properties relative to AerMet® 310 to allow for greater adoption.
- Evaluate leaner alloy chemistries as a function of mechanical properties relative to AerMet® 310 to allow for greater adoption.
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 8/20/24.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
