Applied Science & Technology Research Organization Of America Corp

Applied Science & Technology Research Organization Of America Corp, doing business as Astro America, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in SAM.gov that specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly additive manufacturing (AM) research and development. The organization focuses on providing innovative solutions in manufacturing processes, materials development, and technological advancements for federal agencies, with a primary emphasis on supporting military and scientific research initiatives. Registered since June 2018 and located in Bethesda, Maryland, the organization has established itself as a key player in developing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and supporting technology transfer and innovation ecosystems.

Through federal contract awards, Applied Science & Technology Research Organization Of America Corp has predominantly worked with the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, securing multiple Other Transaction Orders focused on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing processes. These contracts, valued between $6.5 million and $24.3 million, involve complex work such as developing component designs for advanced manufacturing, exploring material formulations, and creating integrated advanced robotic systems. The contracts are consistently non-set-aside and target sophisticated technological development in manufacturing, with performance periods extending through 2028. The organization has demonstrated expertise in areas like hypersonic part development, digital workflow optimization, and prototype project design for advanced manufacturing technologies.

In terms of federal grant awards, the organization has been particularly active with the National Science Foundation, receiving a significant NSF ENGINES Development Award focused on advancing additive manufacturing technologies in Florida. This grant supports a comprehensive project involving multiple universities, including Florida International University, Florida A&M University, and the University of Florida, to drive innovation in manufacturing. The grant aims to explore breakthroughs in material formulations, advanced robotics, and composite manufacturing, with a focus on developing a robust manufacturing innovation ecosystem. Additionally, the organization has engaged in sub-grant activities with institutions like Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, further demonstrating its commitment to collaborative technological research.

The organization holds an Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) with the Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, specifically designed for prototype projects related to additive and advanced manufacturing. This IDV serves as a base agreement for issuing task orders, with two significant orders already executed: a $9.3 million order for advancing large-scale additive manufacturing processes and a $6.5 million order for component design development. The IDV provides a flexible framework for the Army to pursue innovative manufacturing technology projects, allowing Applied Science & Technology Research Organization Of America Corp to support ongoing research and development initiatives in advanced manufacturing methodologies, with performance primarily occurring in Rock Island, Illinois.