Navy ManTech is an industrial preparedness program focused on manufacturing improvements for key naval platforms. Navy ManTech sponsors projects and develops enabling manufacturing technology, such as new processes and equipment, for DoD weapon system production lines that deliver the highest impact manufacturing technology to benefit the fleet when implemented.
Focused on affordability, expanded throughput, and enhanced capability, Navy ManTech supports industry’s ability to expand production at scale throughout a weapon system’s life cycle. Ancillary impacts include supply chain enhancement, productivity improvements, span time reduction and operational availability.
Currently, Navy ManTech is focused on manufacturing improvements for key acquisition platforms: VIRGINIA Class submarine (VCS), COLUMBIA Class submarine (CLB), CVN 78 Class aircraft carrier, DDG 51 Class destroyer, and F-35 Lightning II aircraft, as well as PEO Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) weapon systems for the ship classes.
The Navy ManTech Program responds to the needs of the Navy for the production and repair of platforms, systems and equipment. It aids in achieving reduced acquisition and total ownership costs by developing, maturing and transitioning key manufacturing technologies and processes. Investments are focused on weapon systems that have the most benefit to the warfighter.
Navy ManTech works with defense contractors, the Naval Research Enterprise, Navy acquisition program offices and academia to develop improved processes and equipment. ManTech promotes timely implementation to strengthen the defense industrial base. With their expertise in specific technology areas, the Navy ManTech Centers of Excellence (COEs) play a key role in the definition and execution of the program.
Navy ManTech transitions advanced technology to the fleet by:
- Focusing resources on key, high-priority acquisition platforms
- Targeting affordability, expanded throughput and enhanced capability as the primary benefits
- Developing critical manufacturing and repair / sustainment solutions
- Engaging relevant industry partners upfront and throughout the process
- Targeting Navy ManTech transition and platform implementation as the key measures of success
Navy ManTech Program is managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), with direct oversight from the Chief of Naval Research. Navy ManTech operates synergistically with other industrial base programs, such as the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program and National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP), and complies with USC Title 10, Section 4841 and DoD 4200.15.
For more information:
Manufacturing Technology Program Lead / Program Officer: Neil A. Graf
Email: neil.a.graf.civ@us.navy.mil
