Market Research for Long Range Fires Capabilities
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 game-changing technologies for countering near-peer adversaries. They are seeking capabilities that are at a prototype stage or ready for near-term demonstration. Responses are strongly encouraged from both traditional and non-traditional defense organizations.
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
Vetting Process
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.
To express interest and begin the vetting process, please email LRF-RFI@SCO.MIL with the following information:
- Company Name, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, CAGE Code
- Point of Contact (POC) Full Legal Name, 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- PSC: AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Office: DIRECTOR SCO
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 29, 2026
- Published: April 15, 2026
Contact
LRF RFI Team at LRF-RFI@sco.mil