OSD ManTech is interested in transitioning state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing into existing OIB manufacturing lines through pilot line development. In addition to technology development, the desired objectives include an action plan for integration into an OIB site and the identification of Department of War Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that will enable an award of transition funding. All awarded projects must be accompanied by a commitment from a Military Service or OIB site to both sponsor a specific endeavor as well as support a successful technology transition and integration.
Investments will be prioritized toward the following Special Topic Areas (STAs):
- Digital Operations Technology
- Real-time Manufacturing Sensors for Robotics
- AI Robotic Process Planning
- In-situ Quality Checks
- Reduced Operator Exposure to Hazardous Environments
- Reduce Cost of Operations
- Plot-line of Non-traditional OIB Products
- Mobile and Large Surface Automation
Nominations will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Performance
- Productivity
- Efficiency
- Acquisition
- Sustaining Cost