Request For Information: Additive Manufacturing

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Prospective

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. Government-Furnished drawings, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and 3D CAD models will not be uploaded or provided with this notice. Interested vendors shall submit requested information in PDF format via email to hannah.m.forsyth.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 22 October 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Subject Line: “Request for Information: NAVSUP WSS Additive Manufacturing N0010427RZ058” Responses should include the following: Administrative Details: Company name, CAGE code, DUNS/UEI, and business size classification (large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.). Manufacturing Capabilities & Subcontracting: Description of direct capabilities in additive manufacturing, or identification of intentions to utilize subcontractors/partners for additive manufacturing operations. Facilities, Equipment & Certifications: Information on relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, Level 1 / NAVSEA approvals), facilities, and equipment (e.g., type of AM modalities/machines, post-processing capabilities, heat treatment, and NDT/inspection methods). Past Performance: Examples of past performance related to similar AM parts or comparable military/commercial hardware, including contract numbers and descriptions. Interested Vendor: Indicate preference to be included on a mailing list for future additive manufacturing opportunities Performance-Based Incentives on FFP Contracts: NAVSUP WSS is seeking feedback and ideas regarding the structuring of performance-based incentives on Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts for additive manufacturing Competitive Evaluation Criteria: NAVSUP WSS is seeking feedback and recommendations regarding effective, objective evaluation criteria for competitive awards The following draft documents are attached to this notice: Attachment 1: Candidate NIIN List Attachment 2: Additive Manufacturing Section H Special Contract Requirements – NON-LEVEL 1 Attachment 3: Additive Manufacturing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) NON-LEVEL 1 Respondents are also strongly encouraged to submit their AM capability within the NAVSUP Interested Vendor Database: https://mynavsup-public.nag.navy.mil/public/ops$public.business_vendor_form_new

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Aerospace & Defense, Residential, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial