Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR)
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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, AFLCMC EBIW, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR). The objective is to identify industry sources capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing an adaptable and affordable family of air-to-surface munitions for the U.S. Government and Foreign Military Sales. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, at 1700 hrs.
Purpose & Scope
The Air Force seeks to streamline the battlespace by developing a single, common, air-to-surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range. The core concept involves a singular design primarily deployed via Palletized methods from cargo aircraft, with a secondary option for Lugged deployment from fighter and additional aircraft. The RFI also seeks information on the munition's ability to be delivered from air-to-surface and surface-to-surface by Army and Navy systems, purely for information gathering.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Objective: Develop a single, common, air-to-surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and has significant standoff range.
- Performance Attributes: Range ≥ 1000 NM, Speed ≥ 0.7 M, Target Set: Slow moving maritime, Mid-course navigation: Yes, Manufacturing Rate Per Vendor: ≥ 1,000 AUR per year.
- Production Objective: Annual production orders ranging from 1000-2000 units per year for 5 years.
- Solution Scope: The RFI primarily seeks complete system solutions. While sub-system level information is accepted, it is secondary and would be discussed separately, not requiring a formal White Paper format.
- Technical Data: The DAS 2.1 or 3.0 Technical Data Packages (TDPs) will not be provided. However, the DAS 2.1 ICD and top-level drawing, and the DAS 3.0 Pallet Control Module (PCM) ICD are available upon request, along with DAS 2.1 pallet specifications.
- Security: Anticipated security level is UNCLASSIFIED. Respondents should highlight any work classified above this level and their ability to handle and store at those levels.
Submission Details
- Format: White paper, Microsoft Word compatible, 10 pages or less (including cover and administrative pages), 1-inch margins, 12-point font.
- Content: Include a company profile (Name, Address, POC, Email, Website, Phone, NAICS code 332993, number of employees, DUNS/CAGE Code).
- Method: Email only to AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil.
- Subject Line: "RFI Response: FAMM-BAR"
- Deadline: April 29, 2026, 1700 hrs.
- Industry Day: Submission of a white paper is required to receive an invitation to the FAMM-BAR Industry Day scheduled for May 6, 2026. Include names and email addresses of up to three (3) attendees within the submission.
- Proprietary Information: Must be clearly marked and segregated.
Disclaimer
This is an RFI for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government to any actual procurement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, but will be used to invite participants for one-on-one industry day appointments.