US Based Fixture Development and Manufacturing

Objective: The objective of this SBIR is to establish and demonstrate a rapid-response manufacturing capability that directly addresses critical maintenance delays in Navy shipyards. This capability will empower DLA to source custom or replacement fixtures in days, not months, by enabling agile partners to rapidly design, reverse-engineer, and fabricate tools, even when original technical data is missing. The ultimate goal is to build a foundation for the responsive manufacturing network needed to keep our naval fleet ready Description: When Navy ships enter the port for maintenance, work often stops because a single, specialized tool or fixture is broken, missing, or was never designed. Sourcing a replacement can take months, idling entire maintenance teams and delaying the ship's return to the fleet. DLA needs a network of responsive, U.S.-based manufacturing partners who can quickly build these custom and replacement fixtures, turning a critical vulnerability in our maritime supply chain into a domestic manufacturing strength. Keywords: Sea, Materials CMMC Level: Level 2 (Self)