Pentagon Assembles Rapid-Response 3DP Supply Network

According to a Pentagon announcement, the Defense Logistics Agency has issued a total of $10 million to two dozen manufacturers as it works to establish a network of suppliers for 3D-printed metal and polymer parts, to secure rapid-turnaround sourcing for “flight safety critical” and “mission essential” components, to improve combat readiness.

The Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability (JAMA) IV Pilot Parts Program is a U.S. Department of Defense initiative. JAMA IV was established in July 2025

The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts are one-year awards running through February 2027, with four one-year option periods.

As described by the Pentagon, DLA will provide Technical Data Packages for certified military parts to be produced by the selected companies, and those operations will bid for contracts through the Defense Internet Bid Board System. Each contract will specify product definitions, special instructions, and acceptance criteria.

The 24 companies assigned are expected to produce and supply components using a range of additive manufacturing technologies, including binder jetting, cold spray processes, fused deposition modeling, directed energy deposition, laser powder bed fusion, and multi-jet fusion.

Among the businesses selected are Applied Rapid Technologies Co. Inc., General Electric (Colibrium Additive, DMG MORI Federal Services, American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (LIFT Technologies), Nikon AM Synergy Inc., Sintavia LLC, Stratasys Direct Inc., and Velo3D Inc.

“Being selected for this pilot program is a testament to our team’s dedication to quality, innovation, and mission support,” stated Jim Wiley, president and co-founder of Obsidian Solutions Group, parent company to Applied Rapid Technologies. “We are honored to partner with the DLA in enhancing operational readiness and delivering high-quality, on-demand components to the warfighter when and where they are needed most.”