Munitions Open Solicitation for Advanced and Innovative 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 the Army, specifically PAE Fires (part of ACC-RSA), has released an Open Solicitation for Advanced and Innovative Capabilities in munitions. This initiative seeks to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base by identifying and integrating innovative technologies for research, development, prototyping, testing, evaluation, procurement, and fielding of critical advanced fires capabilities. The goal is to address near-term and mid-term threats, maintain a competitive edge, and support the National Defense Strategy. This is a continuous, open solicitation utilizing various acquisition authorities.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is general in nature but identifies broad areas of interest, including:
- Advanced Capabilities: Radar, sensors, electronic countermeasures, versatile weapon systems (air/ground), air/missile defense effectors, mission command, fire control, long-range precision fires, hypersonics, directed energy, Counter-UAS.
- Munitions & Energetics: Munitions, modular munition launchers, advanced seekers, mobile tactical cannon, advanced energetics and propulsion.
- Digital & Support: Digital Transformation and Simulation (including AI/ML), Launched/Lethal Effects, Demonstration, Testing, and Independent Verification & Validation support.
Contract Details
- Type: Open Solicitation, utilizing various authorities including FAR, DFARS, and 10 U.S.C. (e.g., Other Competitive Procedures, BAAs, Other Transactions for Research/Prototypes, Commercial Solutions Opening).
- Contract Vehicles: May include Fixed Price, Cost type, and Other Transactions (OT).
- Duration: Open in perpetuity until canceled.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition).
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL (and potentially other locations as determined by specific projects).
- Published: March 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses can be submitted via two primary methods:
- Fires Capability Gap (FCG): An open-ended process for industry to submit solution briefs. This may involve up to three phases: Solution Brief, Live Pitch/Demo, and Solution Proposal. FCG submissions are awardable for up to 18 months.
- Call for Solutions: Issued as amendments to the open solicitation, specifying requirements, evaluation procedures, and award processes for particular needs. Submissions may include briefs, white papers, or demonstrations.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Merit, Schedule, and Company Viability. Eligibility: Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation also addresses requirements for Nontraditional Defense Contractors (NDC) and Nonprofit Research Institutions (NRI).
Additional Notes
The Government will not reimburse companies for costs incurred during participation in Phases 1-3. Export control regulations apply. Contact: Barbara Cantrell / Abbie Chatelain at usarmy.redstone.pae-fires.list.open-solicitations@army.mil for FCG solution brief submissions and general questions.