NSTXL #26-06

Flight-Ready Payload Adapter Prototype Design, Integration, and Demonstration

The Department of War, in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking a flight-ready payload adapter prototype for a tactical vehicle integration and demonstration effort. - Government buyer: Department of War, in partnership with NSWC Crane. - Requested product: A flight-ready payload adapter prototype to connect a payload delivery vehicle with a government-furnished tactical boost vehicle; no part number or quantity is specified. - Requested services: Design, integration, and prototype development, including payload interfaces, mechanical and electrical integration, modular and scalable hardware, avionics, controls, and mission systems integration. The effort also includes demonstration preparation and transition toward production readiness. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the provided materials. - Performance period: Not specified; it is expected to be based on the selected technical approach and performer timelines.

Description

The Request for Solutions seeks approaches to redesigning and delivering a flight-ready payload adapter that integrates a payload delivery vehicle with a government-furnished tactical boost vehicle. Areas of interest include payload interfaces, mechanical and electrical integration, modular hardware design, prototype development and manufacturing, avionics and mission systems, and readiness for demonstration, transition, and production. Resulting awards are expected to use Other Transaction Authority, with the period of performance to be finalized based on proposed technical approaches and performer timelines. Solutions are due November 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, and respondents must have active NSTXL membership.

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