Programs
There are a number of programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the United States manufacturing sector. These programs support, supplement, and integrate with the needs of manufacturers to provide the tools needed to succeed.
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Acquisition & Sustainment – Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
Agency:Department of Defense (DoD)Topics:Defense Systems, Industrial Commons, National Security, Procurement, Small and Medium-sized ManufacturersAcquisition & Sustainment remains committed to enabling the delivery and sustainment of capability to our Warfighters. The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy hosts a number of resources, from reports outlining the importance of manufacturing and the industrial base to national security to funding opportunities for businesses. The Department of Defense (DoD) maximizes opportunities for small businesses to compete for DoD prime contracts and subcontracts. A Defense Acquisition toolkit has been designed for the purpose of encouraging small businesses to maximize shared interests.
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Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) Office
Agency:Department of Defense (DoD)The Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) Office oversees the execution of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) and Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) portfolios, utilizing all available authorities to address the challenge and incentivize industry.
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OSD Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (M-EWD)
Agency:Department of Defense (DoD)The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program’s Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (M-EWD) Program’s mission is to work alongside regional ecosystems to develop and enhance already established education systems to assist in the creation of a high-performance manufacturing workforce ready to support the needs of the defense industrial base.
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OSD Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP)
Agency:Department of Defense (DoD)The Office of the Secretary of Defense's (OSD) Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP) is a research and development investment portfolio focused on a set of identified joint, defense-critical, and sometimes high-risk manufacturing technology areas.