Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR)
Overview
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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 Air Force, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Adaptive Weapons Division, Weapons Capacity Task Force (EBIW), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR). This RFI seeks to identify potential industry sources capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing an adaptable, affordable, and long-range air-to-surface munition. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, at 1700 hrs EST.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to gather information on industry's ability to produce a single, common, air-to-surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range. The program office is exploring primary deployment via Palletized methods (from cargo aircraft) and secondary deployment via Lugged methods (from fighter and additional aircraft). Information is also requested on current designs' ability for air-to-surface and surface-to-surface delivery by Army and Navy systems, purely for information gathering.
Key Performance Attributes
Respondents should address capabilities related to munitions with a Range of ≥ 1000 NM, Speed of ≥ 0.7 Mach, targeting slow-moving maritime targets, incorporating mid-course navigation, and supporting a manufacturing rate of ≥ 1,000 AUR per vendor per year.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Potential Procurement: The objective is to produce an inventory for 5 years, with annual production orders ranging from 1000-2000 units per year for Government and Foreign Military Sales. Responses should consider meeting criteria for an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement (10 U.S.C. § 4022).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 1700 hrs EST.
- Published: April 17, 2026.
Submission Instructions
- Format: White paper, Microsoft Word compatible, 10 pages or less (including cover and administrative pages), 1-inch margins, 12-point font.
- Company Profile: Include Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, E-mail, Website, Telephone, Business Category (NAICS code 332993), DUNS number, and CAGE Code.
- Method: Email only to AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil.
- Subject Line: "RFI Response: FAMM-BAR".
- Security: Anticipated security level is UNCLASSIFIED. Highlight any work classified above this level.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Respondents are responsible for all associated costs. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Questions should be emailed to the same address as submissions.