Sources Sought for Organization with Capabilities for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Development
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC), on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research and Technology) (DASA(R&T)), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify college and university laboratories or university-affiliated non-profits capable of providing Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Research and Development. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. Responses are due by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Army seeks organizations with proven course curricula and existing research functions focused on AdvM processes, composite research, additive manufacturing (AM), and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM). Key areas of interest include:
- Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Processes: Expertise in large-scale, adaptive, and additive techniques for air and ground systems, conventional and next-generation manufacturing, high-temperature composite materials, and AdvM process modeling/simulation.
- Composite Research: Focusing on through-thickness properties, new material design (e.g., advanced composites, high entropy alloys), microstructure-property relationships, high-temperature resins, and improved modeling for failure modes.
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technologies: Proficiency in metal, polymer, composite, and novel AM processes (e.g., powder bed fusion, binder jetting), materials characterization, AM process parameter optimization, and low-cost additively manufactured tooling.
- Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM): Including generative design, topology optimization, lightweighting, computer-aided drafting tools, and methods for accurate modeling and predictive performance analysis of complex composite structures.
Respondents should also demonstrate capabilities in core R&D, specialized infrastructure (e.g., collaborative robotics, digital manufacturing), personnel expertise (Ph.D.-level scientists, Army/DoD program experience), and business relationships (technical advisory, academic/industry partnerships).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Notice Identifier: W912CG-26-S-AdvMSSN
- Department/Agency: Department of Defense / Department of the Army
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: December 11, 2025
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (market research stage)
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research and planning purposes to identify potential sources and develop acquisition strategies. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. The Government reserves the right to use information for any necessary and legally appropriate purpose.
Submission Requirements
- Response Deadline: January 28, 2026
- Page Limit: Maximum 10 pages (excluding cover page)
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file (less than 20MB)
- Submission Method: Via email to the Primary POC
- Subject Line: “Sources Sought Response – AdvM R&D Capabilities”
- Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED only
- Contact: Chad Haering (chad.w.haering.civ@army.mil)
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. The Government will not accept requests for meetings or briefings. Proprietary information should be clearly marked, but protection cannot be guaranteed. Materials submitted will not be returned.