Request for Information: Additive Manufacturing

Scope

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – Additive Manufacturing THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

This notice does not constitute a request for quotations (RFQ) or invitations for bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government’s acquisition approach.

No contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

No solicitation is available at this time.

The Government is not obligated to reimburse respondents for any information submitted or costs incurred in responding to this notice.

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) – Weapon Systems Support (WSS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the capability to design, produce, and deliver end items using additive manufacturing (AM) methods for piece part components or entire assemblies.

The Government is seeking information from qualified businesses on their ability to meet manufacturing, material, performance, testing, and quality assurance requirements applicable to these parts.

In addition, this notice serves to gather industry perspectives on contracting structures (performance-based incentives under Firm-Fixed-Price contracts) and evaluation criteria for future competitive awards.

Current candidate NIINs for additive manufacturing are listed in Attachment 1.

This list is subject to change at any time at the Government's discretion and does not constitute a final determination for the use of additive manufacturing.

Inclusion of an item on the attached list does not guarantee that the Government will issue requirements or solicitations for any item listed.

The Government anticipates that Level I / SUBSAFE items may be eligible for additive manufacturing in the future.

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