Additive Manufacturing to Improve Test and Evaluation of Hypersonic Vehicles

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) issued this pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number FA910123RB003, for the development, analysis, and demonstration of additive manufacturing capabilities. This effort focuses on creating advanced hypersonic test facility components and test articles for the HAPCAT facility and other relevant Department of Defense test facilities. The primary objective is to establish a validated additive manufacturing capability to support hypersonic ground testing. Work is classified under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development).

The government intends to award a single sole-source, firm-fixed-price requirements contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, with a total value not to exceed $9,800,000. The contract features a five-year ordering period, while specific performance completion dates will be established at the task order level. All primary work will be performed at the HAPCAT facility located at Northrop Grumman’s site in Ronkonkoma, New York.

Although the government plans a sole-source award, the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations submitted by any responsible source. The response deadline for this notice is May 16, 2023. Haley Smith serves as the point of contact for this requirement, which was published on SAM.gov on May 8, 2023. Currently, the notice includes zero attachments.