2019 Additive Manufacturing Workshop Day #2 Out Brief DoD Additive Manufacturing Acquisition Guide Co Leads: John Ballou, NAVSUP Debbie Lilu, NCMS
DoD Additive Manufacturing Acquisition Guide Objectives: Produce a First Draft DoD wide version (2.0) Acquisition & Contracting guide (in process) Review the Draft Navy AM Acquisition & Contracting Guide v1.0 as starting point Solicit input based upon the broad expertise of the working group members
DoD Additive Manufacturing Acquisition Guide Completed Actions: Changed title to develop broader approach to encompass all stakeholders Reviewed / commented Sections 1 – 12 (Day 1) Reviewed / commented Sections 13 - 14 and appendices (Day 2) Laser focused on AM specific requirements
DoD Additive Manufacturing Acquisition Guide Ongoing Actions: Drive collaboration between Services and Agencies on AM acquisitions and procedures Focus on AM acquisition processes that can be utilized across a spectrum of AM technologies and uses Review and incorporate output from the other working groups Team will continue to communicate as necessary
THIS IS A GUIDE AND NOT REGULATION DoD Additive Manufacturing Acquisition Guide Key Takeaways: Multiple policy changes are necessary to foster the potential of AM Guide will supplement policy OSD should consider assigning an acquisition program to pilot the guide Increase communication throughout the AM community THIS IS A GUIDE AND NOT REGULATION