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$278,791,077

Department of Defense·Washington Headquarters Services

to NATIONAL CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING SCIENCES INC

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ACTION DATE—·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDASST_NON_HQ0034262E004_097
Award description

THIS AWARD FUNDS RESEARCH FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINMENT OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN EQUIPMENT.

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In plain English

Funds research for maintenance and sustainment of military and civilian equipment through manufacturing sciences.

Sub-sectors
military-maintenanceequipment-sustainmentmanufacturing-research
Why this matters

Sustains operational readiness of military equipment and extends asset lifecycle, reducing long-term defense costs.

Supply-chain signal

Strengthens domestic manufacturing capabilities for military equipment repair and maintenance, reducing dependence on original equipment manufacturers.

U.S.–China competition angle

Builds U.S. manufacturing resilience for military equipment sustainment, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains for critical maintenance.

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Period of performance
Start
2025-12-29
End
2029-03-07
Status
activein 1028 days
Recipient
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING SCIENCES INC
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