Market Research for Long Range Fires Capabilities

SOL #: 2026-L-0001Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Immediate Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
DIRECTOR SCO
WASHINGTON, DC, 20301, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research (AC12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

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.

Quick Summary

The Department of Defense's Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), specifically the Long Range Fires (LRF) Portfolio, is conducting Market Research (Sources Sought) to identify industry partners with Long Range Fires Capabilities. The SCO is seeking game-changing technologies at a prototype stage or ready for near-term demonstration to counter near-peer adversaries. Responses are encouraged from both traditional and non-traditional defense organizations. Responses are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Interest

This request focuses on tangible systems ready for evaluation, including:

  • Offensive and Defensive Prototypes
  • Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Applications
  • Adaptations of existing or emerging commercial technologies ready for demonstration

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Published: March 17, 2026
  • Response Due: May 29, 2026

Vetting Process & Evaluation

This preliminary notice serves to identify and vet interested parties with demonstrable solutions. The full Request for Information (RFI) will be provided only to vetted respondents. This process will also establish a secure channel for any necessary classified discussions related to prototype evaluation and demonstration.

Action Items

To express interest and begin the vetting process, email LRF-RFI@SCO.MIL with the following mandatory information:

  • Company Name
  • Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
  • Company CAGE Code
  • Company Point of Contact (Full Legal Name)
  • POC Title
  • POC Full SSN OR POC Citizenship Status
  • POC Unclassified Email Address
  • POC Unclassified Phone Number

Note: If all requested items are not provided, no further RFI details will be released.

People

Points of Contact

LRF RFI TeamPRIMARY
LRF-RFI@sco.mil

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