This requirement is for a Life Cycle Launcher Support (LCLS) Contract for a period of 60 months, beginning in January 2028
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 Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal has issued a Sources Sought notice for Life Cycle Launcher Support (LCLS). This market research aims to identify capable parties for a five-year follow-on contract (FY28-FY32), beginning January 2028, to support the United States Army and United States Marine Corps (USMC) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The LCLS requirement encompasses technical and administrative support for the M142 HIMARS Fire Control System (FCS) and Launcher Loader Module (LLM), and the M270A1/A2 MLRS FCS. Services include providing field service representatives, depot level repair, and program level management. The contract will also cover supply chain management, depot and contractor spares, transportation, and repair/return of line replaceable units. The Government possesses unlimited rights to HIMARS and MLRS launcher production level 3 Technical Data Packages (TDPs) at the system integrator level, but subcomponent TDPs are restricted or undelivered.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Duration: Five years (FY28-FY32), beginning January 2028
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, by 4 PM CST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding ten pages (Times New Roman, 10pt, MS Word or PDF), addressing:
- Company details (name, address, CAGE, POC, email, phone) and business size.
- DCSA accreditation for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- A tailored capacity statement detailing similar services provided to the U.S. Government or commercial customers in the past three years.
- Description of logistics and repair capabilities for HIMARS/MLRS variants.
- Evidence of past experience supporting HIMARS/MLRS launchers and munitions.
- Specific responses to questions regarding past work, task/subcontractor management, technical skills, teaming arrangements, magnitude of effort, and CUI handling experience (NIST 800-171 series).
Additional Notes
This is solely for informational and market research purposes; it is not a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for response preparation. All responses must be unclassified, and proprietary information will be protected. Questions are due by April 14, 2026, and should be emailed to Rhonda Sledge (rhonda.d.sledge.civ@army.mil) and Robert L. Johnson (robert.l.johnson4.civ@army.mil). No phone calls will be accepted.