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Draft Solicitation and Industry Day for Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP) - Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV)

This opportunity is a draft solicitation and industry day for the Air Force's Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP) - Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV). - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Weapons Directorate, is seeking industry input on a new supersonic ground-launched counter air missile prototype. - The government intends to use a 10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreement for rapid prototyping. - Key requirements include: - Affordable, digital, open/modular, and highly producible missile design - Rapid integration and demonstration of commercial or minimally modified subsystems/components - Emphasis on innovation and scalability for future production - The effort may lead to a follow-on Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM)-GLCA development and production program. - Both prime missile vendors and missile launcher system vendors are encouraged to participate. - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are listed in the notice. - Industry Day will provide an opportunity for networking and feedback on the draft solicitation. - Place of performance and contracting office is Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Description

Purpose: The Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP) Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) Acquisition team plans to enter a 10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreement on the Armament Directorate Rapid Response Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Area of Interest, prototyping. The Government is requesting feedback from industry on the draft solicitation package and will hold an Industry Day and One-on-One discussions with vendors on 27-28 May 2026. Intention is to release the formal solicitation in early July for contract awards NLT end of September 2026. NOTE: This notice is not an official request for proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this notice will not be considered for award. Any formal request for proposal for this effort will be posted as a separate notice.

Background:  The Government seeks to prototype a new supersonic counter air ETV weapon class. Focus of the effort is development of an affordable, digital, open/modular, and highly producible ground launched counter air ETV to support rapid integration and demonstration of commercial or minimally modified sub-systems and components into a new missile prototype. In response to challenges posed by escalating system complexity and prolonged time-to-field cycles, the ETV effort aims to revolutionize defense development paradigms. The imperative to address these challenges swiftly is underscored by the need for agility, efficiency, and innovation to meet evolving warfighter needs. Given completion of successful prototyping and funding, the effort could lead to a follow-on Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM)-GLCA development and production program.

The Government seeks innovative solutions, strong industry partnerships, and to leverage industry expertise to manage the development and execution of solutions. The solicitation will request proposals from both prime missile vendors, as well as missile launcher system vendors.

CAMP Document Package/Industry Day: If you are interested in receive additional information regarding the CAMP program or participating in industry day, please follow the instructions in the attachment to this notice.

Disclaimer: This notice is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in relation to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding parties’ expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked or clearly identified.  Proprietary information received in response to this notice will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular alternative because of this notice.  Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued, but will be used to invite participants for one-on-one industry day appointments.

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