The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to explore and document how remote AM can innovate manufacturing processes for rapid response and recovery in disaster areas and contested environments, converting traditional “push” logistics into a sustainable and cost-effective on-demand “pull” model. The overall goal is to develop and validate a strategy for complete, end-to-end expeditionary additive manufacturing capabilities that enhance maintenance and sustainment resilience in disaster recovery and contested environments.

Specific objectives include:

  • Document an integrated expeditionary AM system (equipment, personnel, quality assurance, secure data, and logistics) compatible with operational constraints to support rapid production of maintenance parts for water, power, shelter, and transportation systems.
  • Enhance supply chain resilience by transitioning from vulnerable “push” logistics to sustainable on-demand “pull” manufacturing, reducing costs and lead times for critical goods.
  • Leverage circular economy principles (via ongoing contract SP4701-25-C-0067) and advanced materials and manufacturing technologies to repurpose materials, lower foreign dependency, and promote sustainable production.
  • Deliver a roadmap with recommendations for Phases 2 and 3 (demonstrations and full-scale exercises) that will validate scalability and support broader technology transition for public disaster response and DoW maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to a more educated industrial workforce through knowledge development in advanced manufacturing techniques applicable across sectors.
    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 5/5/26.

We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).

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