Amendment 01, Sources Sought for Stinger Engineering Services
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 Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought (RFI) for Engineering Services (ES) to support the Stinger Weapon System. This Amendment 01 provides the U.S. Government's answers to industry questions, primarily addressing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns. The RFI aims to identify potential sources for comprehensive engineering and logistics support for the Stinger missile system for both US and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Responses are due by April 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide extensive engineering and technical support for the Stinger Weapon System, including:
- Technical Support: Software engineering/integration, product engineering, drawing generation, special studies, design changes, reports, test support, integration, troubleshooting, data acquisition/analysis.
- Logistics Functions: Tech manual generation/modification, maintenance support, readiness reporting, system repairs, availability management, packaging, handling, storage, and transportation (PHS&T), training, and system deployment.
- System Focus: Support for Stinger Block I missiles (all variants), launchers, support equipment, and system interfaces, covering reliability assessments, failure analysis, and manufacturing engineering support.
Amendment Details
Amendment 01 addresses industry questions regarding potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns. The USG clarifies that:
- Responding to this RFI is not anticipated to create an OCI, including "biased ground rules" or "unequal access to information."
- Strict safeguards are in place, and all personnel are cleared to handle sensitive and proprietary information.
- Respondents are not required to disclose proprietary information they are unwilling to share.
- Non-Government support contractors will assist in assessing responses; proprietary submissions must be marked "Releasable to USG Agencies and their supporting Contractors for Review Only."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 18, 2026
- Published: April 9, 2026 (Amendment 01)
Response Requirements
Respondents must submit a white paper (max 25 pages, 12-point font) addressing:
- Business Information: Company details, POC, CAGE, DUNS, business size/type (Small, WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB), domestic/foreign ownership.
- Capability: Company capabilities, staff, management, past experience (up to 5 examples), experience with missile systems (Stinger, IR/UV seekers, propulsion, guidance, warheads, fuzes), integration onto platforms, production operations, complex test equipment, top 5 risks/mitigation, subcontractor plans, personnel acquisition/retention, and instruction experience.
- Financial Capability: Description of financial capabilities.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a promise to issue one. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for associated costs.