Project Manager, Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense Increment 3, Next Generation Short Range Interceptor Production
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 U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing the Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Increment 3, Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) surface-to-air missile system. The Army plans to produce 11,000 NGSRI missiles and 2,200 Control Launch Assemblies (CLA) beginning in FY28. Responses are due July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks industry input for the Low-Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production of the NGSRI weapon system. The scope includes:
- Manufacturing of NGSRI missiles and CLAs.
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), training support, new equipment training, technical data, manuals, training aids, and simulators.
- Engineering services.
- Achieving Full Material Release to the warfighter.
- Total Package Fielding and test support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: July 6, 2026
- Published: June 4, 2026
- Anticipated Production Start: FY28
Evaluation
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses will be used to gather information, conduct market research, and identify potential sources.
Response Instructions
Respondents should provide business information, company capabilities (including experience with guided missile production, processes, risk mitigation, and subcontractor use), and a technical submission. The technical submission must describe the candidate production solution, key performance capabilities, rough order of magnitude cost and schedule estimates for 11,000 NGSRI missiles and 2,200 CLAs over ten years, and address technical/programmatic risks. Responses must be unclassified, clearly mark proprietary information, and be submitted as a white paper (max 20 pages) via email to christopher.m.caputo.civ@army.mil and katy.e.whiteneck.civ@army.mil.