See which commercial shops can take on defense work
Sustainment's 10M+ data points show what each manufacturer builds and is certified to make. That data can feed the Materiel Compatibility Index.
Department of WarFY26 NDAA §1841
Build the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network (CRMN) Faster
Find qualified American manufacturers for CRMN and keep them ready to convert.
170,000+
Verified U.S. manufacturers
12M+
Supplier data points
114
Ecosystem partners
$10M+
Federal R&D funding
01 · The network
Ready to mobilize American manufacturing
Sustainment brings CRMN a verified network of more than 120,000 U.S. manufacturers.
Defense and commercial buyers have used Sustainment to find and qualify domestic suppliers since 2020.
02 · Capabilities
What Sustainment brings to CRMN
One platform supports the CRMN work Section 1841 sets out, from finding manufacturers to keeping them ready to convert.
Search 120,000+ verified manufacturers today
Filter by capability, certification and CAGE code. Suppliers join free under Sustainment's Public Benefit Corporation charter, so the network keeps growing.
Keep every CRMN participant ready to convert
Reach every participant the day a notice goes out. Sustainment's node management keeps each manufacturer's records and communications in one place, from onboarding through activation.
Relieve castings and forgings delays
Find domestic advanced manufacturers ready to take on delayed work. Sustainment's search sorts the network by process and certification.
03 · Mission
A partner built to strengthen the defense industrial base
Sustainment's mission to strengthen American manufacturing is written into its charter. The company is a veteran-led Public Benefit Corporation serving defense and commercial markets since 2020. Ongoing commercial sourcing keeps the network current between crises.
Trusted by commercial and government manufacturing organizations
04 · FAQ
Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network FAQs
What is the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network?
CRMN is a network of U.S. manufacturers that agree to convert to defense production when the Department of War activates it. Section 1841 of the FY26 NDAA established it in December 2025.
What does Section 1841 require for CRMN?
It calls for a National Manufacturing Registry and a Materiel Compatibility Index. It also directs DoW to seek agreements with at least two manufacturers within 540 days of enactment.
How does Sustainment support CRMN?
Sustainment gives DoW a verified network of more than 120,000 U.S. manufacturers. Its platform manages each one as it enters the supply base.
Does joining cost manufacturers anything?
No. Sustainment is free for suppliers, a commitment in its Public Benefit Corporation charter.
