A02 DOR_WAAMParts.pdf

Description of Requirement Wire Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAM) Parts

BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), Concrete and Materials Branch (CMB) requires additively manufactured parts to support ongoing efforts in Civil Works Infrastructure requiring complex geometries and large components.

SPECIFICATIONS:

To meet this repetitive need, the Government anticipates award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support ongoing projects, with a maximum total capacity of $750,000, over the next five years. Offeror shall be able to provide the following:

Parts will range in materials from mild steels, stainless steels, and high strength steel systems

Parts will range in size from 6”x6”x6” up to 5’x5’x5’ Parts must be manufactured using the wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) process Mechanical specification of additive materials utilized may be required

Examples of medium requirements are attached.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED INFORMATION

The Government will provide drawings or a CAD file for each requirement.

DELIVERY:

Delivery shall be made to:

Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg MS, 39180

Each BPA call will specify a delivery date; Typically, 90 days after the call is awarded.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.