Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, was awarded a $9,143,736 firm-fixed-price contract to conduct research and development that will provide significant scientific and technical advancements around advanced and additive manufacturing. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Mississippi State, Mississippi, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 18, 2025. Fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $3,065,924 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the contracting activity (W912HZ-23-C-0012).