University of Oklahoma Leads Phase Two AM Sustainment Research with $8.8M Air Force Contract

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma was awarded a $8,800,000 cost-reimbursement contract for sustainment and modernization research and development: operationalizing additive manufacturing (AM), phase two. This contract provides for development of a cross-platform AM repair framework for quality assurance and the development of a performance-based AM qualification framework along with research on advanced manufacturing techniques for avionics sustainment, ensuring a robust, scalable approach to modernizing Air Force logistics and maintenance operations. Work will be performed at Norman, Oklahoma, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 15, 2028. This contract was a competitive acquisition and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $8,800,000 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA2394-25-C-B029).