Additive Metal Materials

PSC Category 9630-P (Additive Metal Materials) encompasses specialized metal powders, alloys, and manufactured components primarily supporting aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These materials are critical for additive manufacturing techniques like Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), enabling the production of complex metal parts with precise specifications. Products include high-performance superalloys, exotic metal powders, and specialized metal components used in advanced engineering applications across various technological domains.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in advanced metal materials, with contract values ranging from $2 to $6.7 million. Key funding agencies include NASA, Department of Defense (specifically Navy, Army, and Air Force), and the Federal Aviation Administration. Frequent awardees include specialized materials manufacturers like Linde Advanced Material Technologies, CNI Manufacturing, and Matsys Incorporated. Awards typically utilize firm fixed-price mechanisms, with set-asides predominantly targeting small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and HUBZone firms. Performance locations are predominantly in states with strong manufacturing and research infrastructures such as Ohio, Oklahoma, and New York.

Recent federal contract opportunities seek specific metal materials and components for advanced manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Solicitations include procurements for copper aluminum alloys, stainless steel ductwork, ESR water cooling channels, and specialized metal powders like GRX-810. Agencies such as the Department of Energy, NASA, Department of the Air Force, and Department of the Army are actively seeking these materials. Opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses and require precise technical specifications, demonstrating a continued focus on supporting domestic manufacturing capabilities and technological innovation in metal materials and additive manufacturing.