New Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) for MMHE

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the requirement for the rapid and innovative development, production, and fielding of Next Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) through a 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The objective is to modernize the end-to-end life cycle support for Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment (MMHE) for various Air Force aircraft platforms.

• Demonstrated production of MMHE capable of transporting, loading, unloading, or assisting the buildup of various armaments.

• Demonstrated capabilities to transport armaments over varied terrain.

• Demonstrated capability in Design/Development/Integration/Test/Production of MMHE (e.g., ammunition loaders, transport trailers).

• Demonstrated capability in using Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools.

• Demonstrated experience in innovating and modernizing MMHE.

• Demonstrated experience in providing technical orders, maintenance/material manuals, and training/operation manuals.

• Design and develop MMHE that can transport, load, unload, or assist buildup of armament.

• Integrate and test hardware and software into new or existing MMHE.

• Incorporate digital acquisition and sustainment practices (Digital Engineering, MBSE, Agile Software, Open System Architecture).

• Develop operation manuals, material/maintenance manuals, training material, and technical orders.

• Contract Type: 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

• This MAC is intended for rapid fund execution for design, development, testing, and implementation, not for long-term sustainment or full production runs.

• Delivery Orders will not include Interim Contractor Support (ICS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), or Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS).

• Use of agile enabling processes (DE, OSA) to accelerate acquisition.

• Exploration and development of new technologies for rapid integration on legacy and new platforms.

• Rapid prototyping, modeling & simulation, and demonstration/test events.

• Program Management support (Cost, Schedule, Performance Control, PMRs, Status Reports, Systems Engineering, Technical Data, Provisioning Data, Configuration Management).

• The NGAME Ordering Guide provides procedures for ordering and administration.

• Individual delivery orders will have their own performance periods and supporting documentation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research regarding the Next Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) program. The U.S. Air Force is seeking potential sources with expertise in designing, developing, manufacturing, and sustaining innovative munitions material handling equipment (MMHE). This includes systems like Ammunition Loading Systems, Small Munitions Trailers, Large Munitions Trailers, "Family" of Jammers, and other Munitions Handling Units (MHUs). The goal is to establish a robust industrial vendor base, improve or replace aging assets, and enhance modernization efforts. Nuclear Certification in accordance with AFI 63-125 is a significant emphasis.

• Design, development, testing, manufacturing, and sustaining of MMHE.

• Support for safe handling, transporting, and loading of nuclear and conventional munitions.

• Integration of new hardware/software into existing MMHE.

• Emphasis on digital engineering, including model-based systems engineering and simulation.

• Potential for developmental testing (DT), qualification testing (QT&E), operational testing (OT), and production-related testing.

• The government anticipates awarding a 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

• The contract will feature on-ramp and off-ramp provisions.

• The anticipated period of performance is a two-year basic period with four, two-year options, totaling ten years.

• The total estimated ceiling for this program is $920M.

• This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes, not a solicitation for proposals or offers.

• Responses should be submitted via email to Arenina Sullivan-Jones (arenina.sullivan-jones@us.af.mil) and Capt. Kade Waguespack (kade.waguespack@us.af.mil).

• Responses are due no later than close of business on October 14, 2025.

• Data should be in a readable electronic format, with attachments not exceeding 10 MB per email.

• A virtual Industry Day is anticipated for October 29-30, 2025.

• Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate.

• The document includes a Contractor Capability Survey to assess company capabilities.

• Participation in this market research does not guarantee future solicitation participation or contract awards.

• The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation.

• NAICS codes associated with previous procurements are listed, including but not limited to: 332710, 332312, 332510, 332993, 332994, 333922, 333923, 333924, 333999, 334511, 336413, 541330, 541511, 541512, 541614, 541715, 611519, and 811310.