Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1157
NIST Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Technology Transition Roadmaps
Buyer
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-1157
NAICS
541720
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching a competition to fund Manufacturing USA institutes for developing technology transition roadmaps to advance U.S. manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants are Manufacturing USA institutes - Products/Services Requested: - Development of actionable, industry-focused technology transition roadmaps - Focus on scaling advanced manufacturing technologies from pilot to commercial scale - Projects must identify market drivers and infrastructure needs to enhance U.S. industrial competitiveness - Notable Requirements: - Awards up to $550,000 each for an 18-month period - Total available funding up to $10 million - Emphasis on actionable plans that support U.S. industrial competitiveness and technology adoption - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is a funding opportunity for service-based roadmap development
Description
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks public comment. The collection aims to gather feedback on the Military and Family Life Counseling Feedback Form to measure user satisfaction and improve program services. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection. The deadline for comments is July 27, 2026.