America Makes Names Winners of Project Call Worth $1.7M

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) share the winners of a recent project call funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSW ManTech), worth a total of $1.7 million.

The project call, Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment—Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ)—Group 1, aims to accelerate integration of nontraditional suppliers and scale defense industrial base capabilities by training and supporting manufacturers to meet required process control documents (PCDs) for qualified additive manufacturing (AM) production. Up to five awards were anticipated.

This project offers a significant opportunity to strengthen the AM supply chain by better aligning it with government acquisition requirements. By developing comprehensive training and audit programs, the JAQS-SQ efforts ensure that AM contract manufacturers implement essential process controls, fostering efficient, qualified production for government needs.

Below is the list of winners:

• 3D Systems, Inc.
• Alloyed, Inc.
• Howco Additive
• Rennscot, LLC
• Velo3D
• Divergent Technologies, Inc.

This award announcement represents the first group of suppliers under the JAQS initiative. Group 1 includes six suppliers focused on advancing laser powder bed fusion production capabilities in support of the DIB. America Makes is currently reviewing submissions for the JAQS-SQ Groups 2 and 3, with additional award announcements anticipated this summer. Project teams will report on their progress at the America Makes Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) and other industry events during program execution.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.