Federal Register #2026-10515

NIST Competition for Manufacturing USA Institute Technology Transition Roadmaps

NIST is preparing to launch a competition to support Manufacturing USA Institutes in developing roadmaps for transitioning advanced manufacturing technologies to commercial use. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce - Eligibility and Participants: - Only existing Manufacturing USA Institutes are eligible to apply - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on institute-led consortia - Products/Services Requested: - Development of actionable technology transition roadmaps - Roadmaps must address de-risking and scaling up institute-developed technology platforms - Proposals should identify required capabilities, resources, infrastructure, and partnerships for industry adoption - Funding and Performance: - Total federal funding available: up to $10,000,000 - Individual awards: up to $550,000 each, with a period of performance up to 18 months - No cost-share requirement - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on industry-focused, actionable plans - Collaboration with relevant stakeholders is required - Competition details to be formally announced later; this is a Notice of Intent to allow proposal development - Place of Performance and Administration: - NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serves as the contracting office

Description

The Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to announce a competition for eligible Manufacturing USA Institutes to develop actionable roadmaps for transitioning technologies to market. The competition aims to identify and document the capabilities and resources needed to de-risk the scale-up of advanced manufacturing technologies from pilot to full commercial integration in the U.S. industrial base. It will enable applicants to work with critical stakeholders to envision how a Manufacturing USA institute can achieve full adoption readiness and industry uptake of institute-developed technology platforms. NIST intends to provide federal funding of up to $10,000,000 with multiple awards expected, each not exceeding $550,000 for a period of 18 months through a cooperative agreement. Eligibility is limited to existing Manufacturing USA institutes.

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