Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head

The United States Navy awarded a Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase order to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Albany, Inc. for a Thermoplastic Fiber Placement (TPFP) processing head compatible with an existing Automated Fiber Placement system. The award was a sole‑source procurement under FAR 6.103‑1, valued at approximately $505,712. The contract runs for one year and enables the Navy’s capability to fabricate composite parts using thermoplastic resins, expanding beyond its existing thermoset processing capability. • Scope: Provide a TPFP head that integrates with the existing XTS‑400 AFP system. • Value: $505,712 (Firm‑Fixed‑Price). • Procurement: Sole source, no competition, awarded on 29 Sep 2026.