REQUEST FOR WHITE PAPER ORGANIC PRECISION FIRES - MEDIUM (OPF-M) SYSTEM

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for White Paper (RFW) is issued by the U.S. Marine Corps for market research to identify potential solutions for the Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M) program. The OPF-M system is intended to provide the Fleet Marine Force with an organic, loitering, beyond line-of-sight, precision strike capability for engaging armored targets at the tactical level, minimizing collateral damage, and enhancing target engagement beyond direct fire ranges. This RFW is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, but an effort to gather information to refine acquisition strategy and performance specifications.

The white paper should address the following Baseline System Capabilities (BSC):

• Maximize Lethality Against Targets: Warhead design for anti-armor kills (Rolled Homogeneous Armor Equivalency - RHAe), Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) day/night, and use of Naval Qualifiable Energetics.
• Maximize Marine Portability and Mobility: All-up-round system weight under 35 lbs, Ground Control Station (GCS) weight under 20 lbs, and both man-portable by two Marines.
• Maximize Range and Endurance: Munition range >25 km, loiter time >20 minutes at 25 km, and ability to handoff munition control.
• Maximize System Reliability and Adaptability: Modular design, operational in Marine Corps environments, and use of Naval Qualifiable fuze/safety and arming system.
• Maximize Operational Control and Safety: Waypoint navigation (prelaunch and in-flight), re-tasking in flight, operator commanded abort, and Man in the Loop system.
• Minimize Training Burden: Ability to train with reusable inert rounds and GCS simulation mode.

The white paper should also include a Programmatic & Production Plan (schedule, manufacturing, T&E capability) and address Capability Growth Areas (CGAs) such as payload improvements, operation in contested environments, target identification, communication resiliency, coordinated multi-system operation, signature management, expanded operational environment, and increased range.

• The Government anticipates acquisition phases including a Prototype OTA Award in FY26 Q4 (for FY27 awards) and Production Awards beginning in FY28.

• White papers are limited to 15 pages, formatted in Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.

• Questions due: May 8th, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Responses due: May 26th, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submissions via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/).

• Debriefs and assessment results will not be provided.

• The Government is interested in solutions from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.

• Responses may be used to establish future Marine Corps requirements.

• Proprietary information must be marked appropriately.

• Support contractors will be involved in the review process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for White Paper (RFW) is issued by the United States Marine Corps for market research to identify potential solutions for the Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M) program. The OPF-M system is intended to provide the Fleet Marine Force with an organic, loitering, beyond line-of-sight, precision strike capability against armored targets, transportable by vehicle and man-portable by dismounted Marines. This RFW is not a solicitation but may lead to an invitation for proposals under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The Government seeks information on man-portable loitering munition systems.

The primary focus is on Baseline System Capabilities (BSC), including:

• Lethality: Maximize lethality against Anti-Armor targets (RHAe), with Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) for moving targets day/night.
• Portability: All-up-round system weight under 35 lbs, Ground Control Station (GCS) under 20 lbs, man-portable by two Marines.
• Range & Endurance: Munition range > 25 km from GCS, loiter time > 20 minutes at 25 km, ability to handoff munition control.
• Reliability & Adaptability: Modular design, operational in various Marine Corps environments (temperature, weather, shock, EM).
• Control & Safety: Waypoint navigation (pre-launch and in-flight), re-tasking, operator-commanded abort, Man-in-the-Loop system, loss of link management.
• Training: Ability to train with reusable inert rounds and GCS simulation mode.

Capability Growth Areas (CGA) for future development include payload improvements, operation in contested environments, target identification, communication resiliency, multi-system operation, signature management, and expanded operational environments.

• The Government anticipates a Prototype OTA Award in FY26 Q4, with potential production awards beginning in FY28.

• White papers are limited to 15 pages (excluding test reports).

• Responses must be structured into four parts: Baseline System Capabilities, Programmatic & Production Plan, Capability Growth & Product Improvement, and Corporate Experience.

• Submissions are due electronically via DoD SAFE by 10:00 AM Eastern time, May 25th, 2026.

• RFW questions are due by 10:00 AM Eastern time, May 8th, 2026.

• Respondents whose submissions align with Government priorities may be invited to participate in a subsequent procurement effort.

• Debriefs and assessment results will not be provided.

• Solutions are sought from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.

• Specific small business designations and subcontracting goals are requested in Part 4 of the white paper.

• Do not submit classified information.

• Support contractor personnel from Bowhead LLC, ManTech International Corp, and SAIC will assist in review.