The Demand Signal: Robotics

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Robotic Sheet Metal Forming CAPABILITY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice · FA8684AMPOAR01

posted 27 August 2026 · closes 27 October 2026 · NAICS 333517 · PSC 3441

Summary

The United States Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office issued a Capability Request for Information to learn about commercial solutions for an on-demand, dieless robotic sheet metal forming capability that can produce structural components and spare parts at depot or factory level. The notice highlights the need for flexible, software‑defined robotic manipulators to replace traditional heavy tooling and accelerate low‑volume manufacturing.

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