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Endless Forge

Solicitation numberFA2394-26-R-B003

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL

No Set aside usedNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)PSC AC13 · National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
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Response deadlineFeb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
Deadline status534 days remaining
PostedMay 28, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This solicitation seeks capabilities for Endless Forge (EF), a Manufacturing as a Service paradigm to enable US industrial base dominance and scale weapon systems. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to attached Areas of Interest. [1]

Key points

  • Contractor must comply with ITAR and EAR regulations for export-controlled items [2]
  • Submittals must be directed to AFRL/PZL Patent Reporting email [3]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is February 19, 2028 [4]
  • No set-aside is utilized for this opportunity [4]

Sources

  1. Attachment+11+-+AFRL+Privacy+Act+for+Covered+Individuals+Fillable+%281%29.pdfRoutine Uses: To contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, students, and others performing or working on a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, other transaction or other assignment for the Federal Government when necessary to accomplish an agency function.
  2. Attachment++6+-+Articles.pdf2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR Part 120. (2) “Items,” defined in the EAR as “commodities”, “software”, and “technology,” terms that are also defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1. (b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for awardees to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR.
  3. Attachment+2+-+SOW+Supplemental+Requirements.pdfSubmittal shall be to AFRL/PZL Patent Reporting at afmclo.jaz@us.af.mil.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: No Set aside used

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Source-backed opportunity brief

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Routine Uses: To contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, students, and others performing or working on a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, other transaction or other assignment for the Federal Government when necessary to accomplish an agency function.

[1] Attachment+11+-+AFRL+Privacy+Act+for+Covered+Individuals+Fillable+%281%29.pdf

Scope

2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR Part 120. (2) “Items,” defined in the EAR as “commodities”, “software”, and “technology,” terms that are also defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1. (b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for awardees to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR.

[1] Attachment++6+-+Articles.pdf

Submission

The offeror further certifies that if an award resulting from this proposal has not been made within 90 days after the end of that period, the offeror will immediately submit a revised certificate to the Contracting Officer, in the form specified under paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of PartI of this provision, as appropriate, to verify submission of a completed Disclosure Statement. *Caution*: Offerors currently required to disclose because they were awarded a CAS-covered prime contract or subcontract of $50 million or more in the current cost accounting period may not claim this exemption (4).

[1] Attachment+12+-+Representations+and+Certifications+-+FAR+Contract+MAY+2025.docx

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Notice information

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Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. Attaching Industry Day Video Link Adding Clause RFO 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors to attachment 5

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May 28, 2026 · 1 field changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. Attaching Industry Day Video LinkEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. Attaching Industry Day Video Link Adding Clause RFO 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors to attachment 5
Apr 21, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment.Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. Attaching Industry Day Video Link
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Apr 20, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day chartsEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts Third set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment.
Documents1819
Apr 10, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Attaching Endless Forge Industry Day charts
Documents1718
Mar 16, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued. Second set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.
Documents1617
Mar 11, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in redEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red First set of Questions and Answers is included as an attachment. These remain valid/in force even with Amendment 1 being issued.
Documents1516
Mar 6, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionEndless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI).Endless Forge (EF) is Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS), an adaptive, surge-adaptive, resilient, and scalable manufacturing capability to enable US industrial base dominance. EF represents a new manufacturing paradigm, shifting away from vertically integrated and sequential value chains to adaptive and fast-acting regionalized production networks. If successful, EF will offer the DAF the ability to scale any weapon system at speed through a platform-agnostic approach that can respond to battlefield performance. AFRL is interested in innovative products, technologies, and services related to the attached areas of Interest (AOI). Amendment 1 of the Solictation includes Industry day information as well as updates highlighted in red
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Notice history

  • Solicitation · LatestPosted May 28, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Apr 21, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Apr 20, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Apr 10, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Mar 16, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Mar 11, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Mar 6, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Feb 20, 2026 · response deadline Feb 19, 2028, 7:00 PM UTC

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