P25 046 Emerging Tech DED Toolpath Generation JA rev Redacted.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document supports a sole-source acquisition for OpenDED software licensing by the 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group (PMXG) at Tinker Air Force Base. The contract is for a new software license with comprehensive training and maintenance, valued at less than $750,000, to enhance engine repair capabilities using hybrid Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology.

The acquisition includes an initial product purchase with comprehensive training and annual maintenance support spanning five periods from August 2025 to July 2030. The software, which is part of a proprietary OpenARMS framework, offers specialized capabilities for scanning, data processing, part alignment, and adaptive path planning. Extensive market research confirmed no alternative software solutions meet the 76th PMXG's specific requirements. The 76th PMXG acknowledges the current sole-source status and commits to monitoring the market for potential future competitive opportunities, including exploring open-source alternatives, collaborating with industry partners, and investigating modular system component integration.