Scale up of process to produce high quality titanium alloys from domestic ORE
Ended Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N000142390003
- Awardee
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American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute UEI LJL4A54PYZR5
- Awarding agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $14,480,293
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $14,480,293.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Detroit, MI 48216, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $14,480,293 |
About this award
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (LIFT), a Detroit-based non-profit public-private partnership, an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $14.48 million to scale up production processes for high-quality titanium alloys derived from domestic ore sources. The award, issued on August 7, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2025, supports ONR's mission to advance manufacturing technologies critical to naval and defense capabilities. This contract reflects no set-aside designation, indicating open competition, and aligns with the Navy's broader strategic interests in securing reliable domestic supply chains for advanced materials essential to military platforms and systems.
LIFT's selection for this effort leverages its established expertise in advanced manufacturing research, development, and prototype creation for defense applications. The institute's track record includes significant collaboration with the Department of Defense and other military agencies on complex material processing and lightweighting initiatives, making it well-positioned to address the technical challenges associated with scaling titanium alloy production from domestic resources. This engagement supports national security objectives by reducing dependence on foreign sources for critical defense materials while advancing manufacturing innovation and strengthening the domestic industrial base.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N000142390003?
N000142390003 was awarded to American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on August 7, 2023.
How much is contract N000142390003 worth?
The government has obligated $14,480,293 on N000142390003.
Was contract N000142390003 competed?
The extent of competition for N000142390003 was competed.
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