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2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge is a grant from America Makes, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech), that funds research and development projects advancing additive manufacturing (AM) and related technologies to modernize defense manufacturing.
Typical awards range from $10 million to $15 million, with larger concepts up to $25 million considered with appropriate justification. The challenge focuses on specific topic areas including Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ), Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) 2.
0, AI for Material Allowables in AM, and Affordable and Agile Composite Additive Manufactured Structures (AACAMS). The challenge ran from March 5 to April 2, 2026, targeting organizations capable of addressing advanced manufacturing challenges across the defense industrial base.
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# 2026 DoD OIB Modernization Challenge | Manufacturing USA * Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership * Future Manufacturing Supply Chains * Manufacturing Workforce Development * 10 Years of Manufacturing USA * Institute formation 101 * Funding & project opportunities [](https://www. manufacturingusa. com/opportunities/2026-dod-oib-modernization-challenge#menuwrapper "Toggle Menu") [](https://www.
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com/opportunities/2026-dod-oib-modernization-challenge) # 2026 DoD OIB Modernization Challenge March 5, 2026 - April 2, 2026 _America Makes and the__**National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining**__(NCDMM), in cooperation with our fellow__**Manufacturing Innovation Institutes**__(MII), are proud to announce a new project challenge funded by__**Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office**__(OSD ManTech).
The 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge focuses on advancing additive manufacturing (AM) and related technologies to support defense manufacturing modernization. Typical awards will range from$10M to $15M. Larger concepts up to$25M will be considered with appropriate justification.
_ Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment – Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ) – Groups 2 & 3 Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) 2.
0 Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive Manufacturing (AIM-4AM) Affordable and Agile Composite Additive Manufactured Structures (AACAMS) Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment – Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ) – Group 1 * Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership * Future Manufacturing Supply Chains * Manufacturing Workforce Development * 10 Years of Manufacturing USA * Institute formation 101 * Funding & project opportunities * Environmental Policy Statement * Scientific Integrity Summary * Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership * Future Manufacturing Supply Chains * Manufacturing Workforce Development * 10 Years of Manufacturing USA * Institute formation 101 * Funding & project opportunities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects target AM and advanced manufacturing challenges across the OIB. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge is funded by America Makes (funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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