Additive manufacturing of beryllium for defense
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239423CB011
- Awardee
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Materion Brush Inc. UEI QPB2M919LQM5 Part of Materion Corporation
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,671,373
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Manufacturing Research and Technology Development - Open Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation · FA865021S5001 · Posted Mar 24, 2021
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $8,671,373.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 88% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Elmore, OH 43416, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $3,596,323 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $5,075,050 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $8.67 million definitive contract to Materion Brush Inc. (Elmore Metals division) on August 30, 2023, for research and development focused on additive manufacturing of beryllium for defense applications. Operating under a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with an ultimate completion date of April 1, 2027, this unset-aside contract supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate in advancing manufacturing technology and reducing technical risks for transformational Air Force programs. The work will be performed at Materion's facility in Elmore, Ohio, leveraging the company's specialized expertise in beryllium processing and advanced materials manufacturing.
This contract emerged from a broad agency announcement soliciting proposals for manufacturing research and technology development through January 2026, with evaluation criteria emphasizing technical merit, cost realism, and relevance to Air Force needs. Materion Brush Inc., a subsidiary of Materion Corporation, is a recognized leader in beryllium alloys and specialty materials for aerospace and defense applications, with an established track record of prime and subcontract work supporting federal defense initiatives. The award aligns with the Air Force's strategic focus on advanced manufacturing capabilities and materials innovation to support next-generation defense systems and hypersonic vehicle technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239423CB011?
FA239423CB011 was awarded to Materion Brush Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 30, 2023.
How much is contract FA239423CB011 worth?
The government has obligated $8,671,373 on FA239423CB011.
Which agency awarded contract FA239423CB011?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239423CB011, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239423CB011 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239423CB011 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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