Munitions Open Solicitation for Advanced and Innovative Capabilities

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an open solicitation for "Munitions Open Solicitation for Advanced and Innovative Capabilities" issued by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires. The objective is to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base by seeking innovative technologies for research, development, prototyping, testing, evaluation, procurement, and fielding of advanced fires capabilities to address near-term and mid-term threats. The Army aims to maintain a competitive edge and enable flexible business arrangements with the industrial base.

This solicitation covers a broad range of "Fires Example Areas," including but not limited to:

• Advanced radar and sensor capabilities
• Advanced electronic countermeasures
• Air and missile defense effectors
• Directed energy
• Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Munitions and Modular Munition launchers
• Hypersonic weapons
• High temperature materials for thermal protection systems

This open solicitation remains open in perpetuity until canceled. Awards may be made under various authorities including FAR, DFARS, and specific U.S. Code sections (e.g., 10 U.S.C. 4021, 4022, 4023, 4025, 3458). Contracts or Other Transactions (OTs) may be awarded for prototype projects, with potential for follow-on production. Iterative prototyping is a development methodology that may be employed.

There are two methods for responding:

1. Fires Capability Gap (FCG) Submissions: Involves up to three phases: Solution Brief, Live Pitch/Demo, and Solution Proposal. Submissions are evaluated on technical merit, schedule feasibility, and company viability. Awards are subject to funding availability and may be retained for up to 18 months.
2. Call for Solutions: These will be posted as amendments under this solicitation and will specify submission requirements, evaluation procedures, and award processes. Calls for Solutions are independent of FCG procedures.

Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Specific requirements for business status (Nontraditional Defense Contractor, Nonprofit Research Institution, Traditional Defense Contractor) are detailed in Appendix A.

• The Government will not reimburse companies for costs incurred during participation in Phases 1-3.
• All responses under this solicitation shall be unclassified.
• Companies must comply with export control regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an open solicitation for "Munitions Open Solicitation for Advanced and Innovative Capabilities" issued by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires. The initiative aims to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base by seeking innovative technologies for research, development, prototyping, testing, evaluation, procurement, and fielding of advanced fires capabilities to address near-term and mid-term threats. The goal is to provide the Army with innovative solutions to maintain a competitive edge and implement the National Defense Strategy and Army Vision.

This solicitation covers a broad range of "Fires Example Areas," including but not limited to:

• Advanced radar and sensor capabilities
• Advanced electronic countermeasures
• Versatile air and ground launched weapon systems
• Air and missile defense effectors
• Mission command and fire control systems
• Long-range precision fires
• Hypersonic weapons
• Directed energy
• Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Munitions and Modular Munition launchers
• Advanced Seekers
• Mobile Tactical Cannon
• Advanced energetics and propulsion
• Digital Transformation and Simulation (including AI/ML)
• Launched/Lethal Effects
• Demonstration, Testing and Independent Verification & Validation support

The solicitation is open in perpetuity until canceled. Awards may be made under various authorities including FAR, DFARS, and 10 U.S.C. authorities. Contract types may include Fixed Price, Cost type, and Other Transactions (OT).

There are two primary response methods:

1. Fires Capability Gap (FCG): A flexible, open-ended opportunity for industry to submit solutions briefs. This process may involve up to three phases: Solution Brief, Live Pitch/Demo, and Solution Proposal. FCG submissions are awardable for up to 18 months.
2. Call for Solutions: Issued as amendments, these will specify requirements, evaluation procedures, and award processes for specific needs. Submissions may include briefs, white papers, demonstrations, etc.

Evaluation will be based on Technical Merit, Schedule, and Company Viability.

Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Responses are unclassified. Specific security clearances and data storage requirements will be determined in later phases. The solicitation also addresses requirements for Nontraditional Defense Contractors (NDC) and Nonprofit Research Institutions (NRI).

• The Government will not reimburse companies for costs incurred during participation in Phases 1-3.
• Export control regulations apply.
• Contact for FCG solution brief submissions and general questions: usarmy.redstone.pae-fires.list.open-solicitations@army.mil