Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Accelerator (MACH-XL 26) - Affordable Near-Hypersonic & Hypersonic AUR and Launcher Prototyping and Demonstration
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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.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NSWC Crane has issued a Special Notice for a Request for Solutions (RFS) under the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Accelerator (MACH-XL 26) program. This is an Other Transaction (OT) prototype project seeking solutions for affordable near-hypersonic and hypersonic All-Up-Rounds (AURs) and Flexible Launcher Platforms. Responses are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This initiative aims to address significant challenges in the affordability and scalable production capacity of advanced near-hypersonic and hypersonic systems developed by the Department of War (DOW). MACH-XL will serve as a pathfinder through focused testing and demonstrations to:
- Identify cost-effective solutions.
- Reduce risk in production approaches.
- Establish a foundation for scalable, manufacturable designs. The RFS specifically targets solutions for:
- Task Area 1: Near-Hypersonic & Hypersonic all-up-rounds (AURs).
- Task Area 2: Flexible Launcher Platforms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Solutions (RFS) for an Other Transaction (OT) prototype project (10 U.S.C. 4022).
- Consortium: Responses require membership in the S2MARTS Consortium.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: December 17, 2025.
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN, United States.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must be members of the S2MARTS Consortium. Membership information and additional details regarding the MACH-XL RFS are available at https://s2marts.org/. For inquiries, contact Ethan Dale (ethan.w.dale.civ@us.navy.mil).