Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) (HALO) Weapon System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
The Naval Air Systems (NAVAIR) Command, Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201), intends to conduct a full and open competition for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase for the Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) (HALO) weapon system program.
This is a Pre-Solicitation announcement. This is NOT a request for proposals. This information is provided to assist NAVAIR in identifying potential vendors that meet the eligibility requirements and express interest in providing EMD support as outlined below for the HALO system. These requirements are subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only. The final requirement will be defined under a formal RFP, which is anticipated to be released in the first or second quarter of Fiscal Year 24. The anticipated contract type will be Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee.
HALO is a carrier-suitable, long-range, high-speed, anti-surface weapon system. The objective of this EMD effort is to incrementally design, develop, and test this weapon system in accordance with performance requirements to support deployment. The HALO System shall be fielded no later than FY29 to meet Early Operational Capability (EOC) requirements and no later than FY31 to meet Initial Operational Capability (IOC) requirements.
EMD Tasking includes design and development of the HALO All-Up-Round (AUR) (including associated sub-system and/or system analysis and test), Systems Engineering (including open architecture, digital engineering, requirements verification, system safety, and design reviews), Program Management, System Security (including maintaining required security infrastructure), Product Support, and Test and Evaluation (through Operational Test (OT)). EMD also includes activities associated with transitioning the HALO system to production and delivery of test assets in support of EOC and IOC.
The Request for Proposal (RFP), when released, will be sent only to those vendors that express interest and meet the following eligibility requirements necessitated by the nature of the work and the aggressive timeline:
1. In accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), foreign firms or U.S. companies determined to be under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) will not be permitted to participate.
2. Possesses a valid Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Top Secret facility clearance with Top Secret safeguarding. Also, possesses a valid DCSA Top Secret Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) clearance and safeguarding.
3. Have previously developed, integrated, and manufactured a carrier suitable All up Round (AUR) weapon system as a prime contractor.
4. Have previous experience in integrating external stores/weapons with a carrier-based tactical aircraft.
5. Have previous experience in development, integration, and test of a high-speed (supersonic or faster) weapon system intended to strike mobile targets.