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REQUEST FOR SOLUTIONS BRIEF (RFSB)

Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML)-Lite Prototype Effort

Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction Authority for Prototype Projects, using competitive procedures, including potential follow-on production in accordance with 10

U.S.C. § 4022(f), subject to successful prototype completion and availability of funds.

Acquisition Approach: Competitive process under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 consisting of this RFSB and a subsequent Request for Prototype Proposal (RFPP) issued to selected respondents Solicitation Type: Request for Solutions Brief (RFSB) Issuance Date: 15 October 2026 Solutions Brief Due Date/Time: 23 October 2026, 1600, CT Submission Method: Electronic submission by email to the Points of Contact (POCs) below.

Contact the POCs for a DoD SAFE drop if required for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) submissions.

Points of Contact: Abbie Chatelain, abigail.e.chatelain.civ@army.mil; Amy Johnson, amy.d.johnson30.ctr@army.mil Attachment: Attachment 1, CAML-Lite Statement of Objectives (SOO)

1. BACKGROUND

The Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) is intended to provide an autonomous or optionally crewed launcher capability that increases formation survivability, reduces manned support requirements, and enables flexible integration of munitions and mission systems. The CAML-Lite effort pursues a lighter prototype solution set that can be fielded rapidly, assessed early, and inform future acquisition decisions.

Rather than prescribing a single design path, the Government is interested in a range of viable approaches, including complete prototype systems, mature vehicle concepts, and modular/open-architecture solutions. The Government recognizes that some industry participants may already possess relevant prototype vehicles, subsystems, or mature designs that could accelerate delivery.

Respondents may propose modular solutions or teaming arrangements, but the proposed Phase 1 effort shall provide a complete, integrated system for the demonstration.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT / CAPABILITY GAP

2.1 Current Capability Gap

Existing Army launcher formations depend on extensive manned resupply support, which exposes personnel to risk during high-tempo, multi-domain fires operations and constrains emplacement and displacement speed and formation flexibility. Current formations lack a common, autonomous launcher architecture capable of worldwide deployment, sustained low-manpower resupply, and rapid integration of new offensive and defensive munitions payloads without an expanding manned support tail.

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2.2 Desired End State

The Army requires an autonomous/optionally crewed, common, MOSA-compliant light launcher-related architecture capable of worldwide deployment; autonomous resupply of munitions payloads with minimal human intervention; operation across all terrain and weather conditions in Convoy, Autonomous Waypoint Following, Teleoperation, and Optionally Piloted/Manual modes, as applicable to the proposed solution; and rapid integration of current and future munitions or mission system variants without proprietary vendor lock. The Government's specific objectives are stated in the SOO (Attachment 1).

3. PURPOSE

This RFSB is the first step of a competitive process under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for the award of CAML-Lite prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). The Government will evaluate Solutions Briefs and intends to issue an RFPP to selected respondents. The Government seeks each respondent's best available solution, ready to support the Government-sponsored demonstration at Talisman Sabre 2027 (TS-27) in August 2027, or an alternative demonstration approved under Section 4.1, in accordance with the proposed checkout and transportation schedule. Solutions Briefs shall distinguish capabilities available for the Phase 1 demonstration from improvements proposed for Phase 2.

4. PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The CAML-Lite prototype effort has two phases.

• Phase 1 consists of the Phase 1 Demonstration, in which each selected Performer provides one (1) or more complete prototype systems for a Government-sponsored demonstration at TS-27 in August 2027; and the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option, a priced option included in each OTA at award to acquire additional prototype units, with New Equipment Training (NET) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), for Government testing and Soldier experimentation, including experimentation with the 25th Infantry Division (25th ID).

• Phase 2 matures selected solutions toward a production-representative configuration and the common CAML architecture.

All Phase 1 systems, including the demonstration system and any units acquired under the option, are prototypes intended to support learning, testing, and experimentation by the U.S.

Government and its international partners. The Government does not expect these systems to constitute production systems. The Government intends to maintain competition among a limited number of selected Performers through the demonstration, if funding, sufficient solutions with particular merit and schedule allow.

4.1 Phase 1 Demonstration

Each selected Performer shall provide one (1) or more complete prototype system representing its best available solution for the Government-sponsored demonstration at TS-27 in August 2027. System availability shall support the negotiated checkout, readiness, transportation, and site preparation schedule. The Performer shall successfully complete the prototype demonstration at TS-27 unless the Government waives this requirement or approves an alternative demonstration.

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Alternative demonstration. If a capability cannot be demonstrated at TS-27 because of security classification, release or export restrictions, host-nation requirements, range limitations, or other reasons acceptable to the Government, the respondent may propose an alternative Government-sponsored demonstration of that capability, or of the complete system, at a location and on a date within the program timeline. The respondent shall identify the affected capability, the reason, and the proposed location and date. The Government approved alternative demonstration shall be completed no later than 30 September 2027. The Government will determine whether to approve the alternative; approved alternatives will be established in the OTA.

Phase 1 demonstration deliverables shall include an Open System Management Plan (OSMP) and electrical, mechanical, and logical interface documentation reflecting the demonstrated configuration, module boundaries, proprietary dependencies, and limitations relative to the Government's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) objectives. Finalized Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Design Descriptions (IDDs), and associated interface requirements shall be Phase 2 deliverables.

The initial award shall fund the agreed Government portion of the demonstration effort. The Government encourages Respondents to propose the lowest Government funding for the demonstration which the Respondent can support within the Respondent’s discretion; lower Government funding of the demonstration may positively influence selection for Phase 1 Demonstration participation, though it will not overcome proposing an obviously non-compliant submission or clearly technically insufficient solution. The Performer shall provide the complete demonstration system, required support equipment, documentation, safety and cybersecurity artifacts, network connection approvals, checkout, transportation, contractor personnel, field service support, and repair required by the negotiated Statement of Work (SOW).

Performers shall not rely on Soldiers to operate, maintain, or repair their demonstration systems.

Any Government or range support associated with Government-furnished munitions or required safety functions shall be expressly identified and agreed to in the negotiated SOW and OTA.

The demonstration system remains the property of the Performer. Its provision for the demonstration does not constitute Government purchase or transfer of ownership unless expressly established in the OTA. A Performer may propose use of its demonstration system, by loan or bailment, to accelerate NET or experimentation and to drive down Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option costs to the Government.

4.2 Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option

At initial award, each OTA will include a priced, unexercised Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option consisting of three separately priced, firm-fixed-price components:

(a) Additional prototype units. The Government desires firm-fixed-price unit pricing from each Performer in quantity tiers from one (1) through six (6) units, with each tier stating the unit price that applies when that total quantity is ordered under the Performer's OTA, and the associated delivery lead times.

(b) NET. Firm-fixed-price pricing per training iteration, based on the planning assumptions in the RFPP.

(c) CLS. Pricing per period of support, by the number of supported units, based on the planning assumptions in the RFPP.

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Units acquired under the option are prototypes intended for Government testing, operational experimentation, and Soldier feedback, including with the 25th ID; the Government does not expect these systems to be production or fully production representative systems. Units shall conform to the demonstrated configuration, except for Government-approved changes incorporated into the agreement. For any demonstration exercise occurring before TS-27 and which the Government accepts as an alternative, the agreement shall establish the approved configuration baseline and the process for incorporating changes resulting from the demonstration.

Delivery lead times shall be measured from Government option exercise and shall identify, for each quantity tier, the lead time to the first unit, the delivery interval for subsequent units, and the time required to deliver the full quantity. Before award, the agreement shall also establish acceptance requirements and warranty terms for purchased units.

International partners. The Government may exercise the option, in whole or in part, to acquire units, NET, or CLS on behalf of international cooperative partners, including the Commonwealth of Australia, under applicable international agreements. Units acquired for that purpose count toward the quantity tiers. Quantities beyond the priced tiers, including for international partners, may be added by bilateral modification at unit prices no higher than the six-unit tier unit price, subject to applicable approvals.

The RFPP will identify common planning assumptions for NET and CLS pricing, including prototype quantities and configurations, training audience and scope, supported locations, support duration, and Government-provided support. Performers shall identify any deviations from those assumptions and their effects on price and schedule.

4.3 Phase 1 Option Selection and Exercise

Exercise flexibility. The Government may exercise each component of the option individually, all together, or not at all, in one or more increments and at any quantity tier, based on Government need and funding availability. The option may be exercised at any time from award through ninety (90) days after issuance of the Government's Phase 1 demonstration report, unless otherwise established in the OTA. NET and CLS will be exercised only in support of purchased units or a demonstration system provided by loan or bailment.

Anticipated selection. The Government anticipates selecting a Performer and exercising the option following TS-27. The Government may select more than one Performer when a compelling technical, schedule, or mission benefit warrants, and may exercise options for one, more than one, or none of the Performers. Selection will consider the following, which are not listed in order of importance, in a holistic manner: speed of prototype delivery, measured by the delivery lead times from exercise; technical performance, including demonstration results when available; price; and intellectual property rights and Right to Repair. Selection will also consider funding availability and mission needs.

Updated pricing (downward only). Following the TS-27 demonstration, the Government intends to request updated pricing, on a common date, from the Performers under consideration before awarding an option. Updated offers may reduce the priced option components, shorten delivery lead times, and improve intellectual property and Right to Repair terms. Updated prices shall not exceed the option prices established in the OTA at award for the existing negotiated scope and configuration. Any price adjustment resulting from a specific Government-directed or

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Government-approved change shall be separately negotiated and incorporated into the OTA before implementation.

Completion of the demonstration does not obligate the Government to exercise the option.

Completion of an exercised option requires acceptance of the ordered prototypes and completion of the exercised NET and CLS.

4.4 Phase 2: Prototype Maturation

Phase 2 will advance selected solutions through design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of production-representative prototypes. The effort will incorporate relevant demonstration results, available Soldier feedback, and Government requirements while advancing integration with the common CAML architecture.

Based on demonstration and experimentation findings, mission needs, and funding availability, the Government may continue maturation with a selected Phase 1 Performer, compete all or portions of the solution, or pursue another available acquisition approach under applicable authorities. Phase 1 participation or selection for the Phase 1 option does not guarantee a subsequent award. Requirements, quantities, schedule, and agreement terms for any subsequent effort will be established through the applicable acquisition process. With Phase 2, the Government currently intends to obtain, a technical data package with rights sufficient to support future competition of the production system or its modules, as established in the applicable Phase 2 agreement. When requested, the Performer shall develop a Phase 2 SOW that can stand alone for pricing, award, execution, and closeout. Phase 2 shall begin with a findings and requirements review establishing the agreed development baseline. Any NET or CLS required for Phase 2 prototypes shall be separately identified and priced.

5. FUNDING AND PERFORMER INVESTMENT

The Government has limited funding available for the Phase 1 demonstration and does not intend to fund its full cost. Government funding may vary by solution at the Government’s discretion.

Respondents will be expected to fund the remainder of the demonstration cost through Performer investment, regardless of Nontraditional Defense Contractor (NDC) status or business size. Each Solutions Brief shall include a Performer investment profile as described in Section 8.2.7, and the investment will be evaluated as part of affordability and as a consideration of the overall solution’s feasibility (Section 9.7). The investment profile should help us assess whether the proposed funding is credible, committed, and available when needed to successfully execute the demonstration, in addition to assessing affordability.

Performer investment consists of cash expenditures for the demonstration effort, such as labor, materials, subcontracts, transportation, and field support, incurred during the period of performance and funded from sources other than the U.S. Government, including the Performer, its team members, investors, or other governments, subject to applicable international agreements, approvals, and accounting requirements. Funds provided to the U.S. Government by international partners, including under a Project Arrangement, are not Performer investment.

Investment shall be recorded in the Performer's accounting records and is subject to Government verification. The value of existing assets, facilities, or equipment, and costs incurred before award, including prior independent research and development, do not count as Performer

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Performer investment is required for the Phase 1 demonstration. The Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option will be priced for Government funding, but a Performer may voluntarily propose contributions to it in the form of separately identified deliverables or support at no additional cost to the Government. Each proposed contribution shall identify its type, value, funding source, timing, the option component to which it applies, and its assumptions. The Government will consider a contribution in affordability only if it is verifiable and is incorporated into the OTA. Performer investment in Phase 2 is welcome and may be considered in Phase 2 evaluations but is not required.

The OTA will establish the committed investment as a binding obligation and an investment schedule that sets the cumulative Performer investment required at each demonstration payment, consistent with the committed investment percentage. Each payment request shall include a certified expenditure report showing that the cumulative investment required for that milestone has been incurred, subject to Government verification, and Government payments will not precede that showing. The OTA will also establish reporting and remedies, including withholding of payment or termination, if the committed investment is not provided.

6. SOLICITATION PROCESS AND AWARD

This RFSB and the subsequent RFPP use competitive procedures under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. These procedures are also intended to satisfy the requirements of 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f) for potential follow-on production without further competition.

6.1 Solutions Briefs

Eligible respondents may submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with Section 8 by the date and time in Table 1. Respondents shall submit a Request for Invitation to a virtual Question and Answer session to the POCs listed above NLT COB Monday, October 19, 2026. The invitations for the virtual Question and Answer session will be sent out the morning of October 20th for the Virtual session that will take place that afternoon. Each company will be allotted a set amount of time to ask their questions and should come with questions prepared. Questions and Answers will not be posted so interested parties are encouraged to stay for the entire event. 6.2 Solutions Brief Evaluation and Selection for the RFPP The Government will evaluate every compliant Solutions Brief that meets the minimum requirements in Section 9.1 against the factors in Section 9. The Government will compare the Solutions Briefs it determines to be meritorious and select the most meritorious respondents whose proposed solutions are affordable, considering all evaluation factors in Section 9.

Selection will not be based solely on the lowest proposed cost. The number of respondents selected will be determined by the Government based on the evaluation results, funding availability, and mission need. A respondent may be found meritorious without being selected for the RFPP. Respondents not selected will be notified in writing with a brief explanation. 6.3 Request for Prototype Proposal and Award

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The RFPP will request (a) a firm fixed priced Phase 1 demonstration effort split between an initial payment at award and final payment at demonstration completion; (b) firm-fixed-price pricing for the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option components described in Section 4.2, including tiered unit pricing and delivery lead times; and (c) a draft SOW responsive to the SOO that separately identifies the demonstration effort and each option component. The Government will fund the demonstration at initial award and include priced, unexercised options for additional prototypes, NET, and CLS. Phase 2 will be established in accordance with Section 4.4.

The Government may make multiple awards, a single award, or no award, and may make awards at different times. Awards remain subject to the availability of funds and the terms of the RFPP.

This RFSB does not obligate the Government to issue an RFPP, make an award, or obligate any funds. The Agreements Officer is the only individual with authority to enter into or modify a binding agreement on behalf of the Government.

6.4 Schedule

Submissions are due in accordance with Table 1. Because of the compressed schedule, the Government does not anticipate extending the Solutions Brief due date. Dates in Table 1 are otherwise subject to change at the Government's discretion.

Table 1. Key Milestones

Key Milestone Date RFSB Issuance 15 October 2026 Request for Invitation for Q&A 19 October 2026, COB

Virtual Q&A Event 20 October 2026, Time TBD

Solutions Briefs Due 23 October 2026, 1600, CT RFPP Issuance to Selected Respondents 6 November 2026 RFPP Proposals Due 20 November 2026, 1600, CT Phase 1 OTA Awards, Including the Priced Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option

Expected 18 December 2026

System Checkout and Readiness Review March 2027, or earlier as required by the Performer's transportation schedule

Phase 1 Demonstration at TS-27 (or approved alternative)

August 2027

Government Phase 1 Demonstration Report Government-established date following the demonstration

Updated Pricing Request for the Phase 1 Option (downward only)

Following TS-27, on the common date in the Government's request

Phase 1 Option Exercise Window From award through 90 days after issuance of the Government's demonstration report

Prototype Deliveries, NET, and CLS In accordance with the delivery lead times and schedules in the OTA

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Key Milestone Date Phase 2 Proposals and Award As established in the applicable solicitation or request for proposal

7. ELIGIBILITY

Only eligible U.S.-based entities with the ability to process and store SECRET information and hardware may respond. Each respondent shall represent its facility clearance status in its Solutions Brief (Section 8.2, Item 1). The Government will verify facility clearances before issuing the RFPP and may decline to issue the RFPP to a respondent whose eligibility cannot be verified.

Any prototype OTA awarded under this process must satisfy at least one of the conditions of 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1) for the full prototype project, including the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option and any Phase 2 effort incorporated into the same agreement. The Government will confirm the applicable condition at award and when modifying the scope of the prototype project. Because Performer investment applies to the Phase 1 demonstration only, an investment of at least one-third of the demonstration cost may not satisfy the cost-share condition for the full prototype project. Respondents relying on that condition shall demonstrate how it will be satisfied for the full prototype project or identify another applicable condition.

8. SOLUTIONS BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Format and Submission

Solution Briefs shall not exceed fifteen (15) one-sided pages, single-spaced, using a minimum 12-point font, with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2 x 11-inch pages, submitted as one searchable PDF. The Cover Page, ROM, Performer investment profile, and preliminary Appropriate Use of Authority Statement (Sections 8.2.1, 8.2.6, 8.2.7, and 8.2.8) do not count toward the page limit. Pages beyond the limit will not be evaluated. Total file size shall not exceed 10 MB. Solutions Briefs shall be submitted electronically to the POCs identified above no later than the date and time in Table 1, clearly marked "Company Name_RFSB_CAML-Lite Solution." Late submissions may not be considered. Other than submitting Solution Briefs as noted here, Respondents shall submit questions only through the process established in Section

6.1 and shall not otherwise initiate communications with the Contracting Office, Program Office, or other Government personnel regarding this opportunity

8.2 Solutions Brief Content

8.2.1 Cover Page (Required Information). Company name, address, and country of incorporation; CAGE or NCAGE code and SAM Unique Entity ID, if registered; technical and business POCs; business size and NDC status; facility security clearance status and level and the CAGE code of the cleared facility; whether proposing independently or as part of a team, with each significant team member, its country, and its role; and a brief abstract of the proposed solution. Additional information provided on the Cover Page beyond this list may not be considered, at the Government's discretion.

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8.2.2 Phase 1 Solution. The respondent shall clearly state and confirm that its solution meets each minimum requirement in Section 9.1 and describe its approach, timeline, and risk mitigation for providing the following in accordance with the SOO:

• Safety Assessment Report (SAR), including a draft for safety review and a final submission, and supporting range safety documentation.

• Cybersecurity artifacts supporting an Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and required network connection approvals.

• MOSA documentation, including an OSMP and electrical, mechanical, and logical interface documentation reflecting the demonstrated configuration.

Demonstration Readiness and Schedule: Describe the complete system proposed for the August 2027 demonstration and its readiness in accordance with the proposed checkout and transportation schedule. If proposing an alternative demonstration for any capability under Section 4.1, identify the capability, the reason, and the proposed location and date.

Performance Against Capability Objectives: Address each capability objective by number in SOO Section 4, identifying the proposed performance relative to each threshold and objective, the supporting evidence, and any threshold shortfalls and proposed mitigations.

System Configuration and Modular Architecture: Describe the system configuration, including any modular or hybrid approach; existing hardware, software, and subsystems;

modifications or integration required before the demonstration; modularity, interface standards, and proprietary dependencies; and key technical risks. Describe how the proposed effort will achieve the Phase 1 outcomes in SOO Section 5.

Munitions and Government-Furnished Property (GFP): Identify the munition types and quantities required for the proposed demonstration and whether they will be Performer-provided or requested as Government-furnished items. Describe the proposed responsibilities for munition sourcing, integration, transportation, handling, and associated safety documentation. Identify other Government-furnished items required, their required availability dates, and their effects on cost and schedule. Respondents shall not assume Government availability of any item unless expressly identified and agreed to in the resulting OTA.

Performers shall not rely on Soldiers to operate, maintain, or repair their demonstration systems.

Any Government or range support associated with Government-furnished munitions or required safety functions shall be expressly identified and agreed to in the negotiated SOW and OTA.

8.2.3 Maturity and Delivery Readiness. Describe the current maturity of the system and a realistic path to the live-fire demonstration and delivery of potential option quantities, including:

• Current State and Evidence: What exists today and what has been demonstrated, with technical evidence that the complete system can support the August 2027 demonstration.

• Integrated Master Schedule: Timelines for required hardware and software modifications and systems integration; system checkout and readiness reviews; and transportation, host-nation processing, and demonstration site preparation.

• Schedule Risk Analysis: Long-lead items, critical dependencies, key assumptions, and primary schedule risks.

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• Additional Unit Delivery: Describe the respondent’s capacity and approach to delivering additional prototype units under the Phase 1 option, consistent with the lead times in Section 8.2.6. If proposing a loan or bailment of the demonstration unit to accelerate training or experimentation, identify the proposed availability, duration, ownership, responsibilities, and conditions of use. The RFPP shall require a draft loan or bailment agreement outside the proposal page limit. Temporary use of a loaned unit shall not fulfill a purchased prototype delivery requirement unless expressly established in the negotiated OTA.

The respondent bears full responsibility for deploying its system to the demonstration site. The Solutions Brief shall describe its strategy and readiness for end-to-end transportation and logistics to Australia (or to an approved alternative location), including international shipping and security of the hardware; customs clearance; Australian biosecurity inspection and cleaning requirements; and export compliance, including ITAR, the Export Administration Regulations, and other applicable licensing.

8.2.4 Phase 2 Approach. Briefly describe the proposed maturation path toward applicable capability requirements and the common CAML architecture, including anticipated design improvements, integration activities, and how demonstration and Soldier feedback would inform the effort. Distinguish these future improvements from capabilities proposed for Phase 1. Phase 2 capability requirements will be established in the applicable Phase 2 solicitation. For this Solutions Brief, respondents shall assume that the Phase 2 prototype must meet all SOO Section 4 thresholds and shall describe how the proposed solution would be matured to meet those thresholds and approach or achieve the objectives.

8.2.5 Qualifications and Execution Capacity. Summarize relevant, similar experience from the last five years and the facilities, tooling, personnel, and suppliers available to perform the complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 efforts within the proposed schedule. Include experience producing and delivering multiple prototype units in quantities and timeframes comparable to those proposed for the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option, identifying the quantities delivered, delivery timelines, and the respondent’s role.

8.2.6 Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM). Provide a ROM that separately identifies:

(a) Phase 1 demonstration cost, proposed Performer investment, and resulting price to the Government;

(b) estimated firm-fixed-price unit pricing for additional prototype units in quantity tiers from one (1) through six (6) units, with delivery lead times for each tier measured from option exercise (lead time to the first unit, delivery interval for subsequent units, and time to deliver the full quantity);

(c) estimated firm-fixed-price NET pricing per training iteration, with training assumptions;

(d) estimated firm-fixed-price CLS pricing per period of support, by number of supported units, with support assumptions; and

(e) estimated Phase 2 maturation costs and scope assumptions, including any required NET and CLS.

Identify cost drivers, Government-furnished dependencies, and exclusions. ROM estimates are for planning and evaluation only. Firm pricing for the demonstration and the option components will be established through the RFPP and incorporated in the OTA at award.

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8.2.7 Performer Investment Profile. Identify the amount of cash Performer investment in the Phase 1 demonstration, as defined in Section 5, by source and by demonstration milestone; the percentage of the total demonstration cost it represents; and the level of corporate commitment to it (for example, approved, pending approval, or planned). Identify any voluntary contributions proposed for the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option, as described in Section 5. In-kind contributions and costs incurred before award will not be counted as Performer investment, except as provided in Section 5.

8.2.8 Preliminary Appropriate Use of Authority Statement. Identify which condition of 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1) the proposed prototype project, including the Phase 1 Prototype Acquisition Option and any Phase 2 effort proposed for incorporation into the same agreement, is expected to satisfy (see Section 7), with a brief explanation.

8.2.9 Intellectual Property and Right to Repair. Identify any known restrictions on the Government's rights in technical data or computer software, including interface-defining data, and any patents or royalties involved. State the rights the respondent will grant to the Government at award in the categories described in Section 10 and identify any exceptions.

Identify the technical data, computer software access, tools, licenses, and rights proposed to enable Government personnel and Government-authorized support providers to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair purchased prototypes, and disclose any restrictions or dependencies that could constrain these activities or future competition. Confirm acceptance of the minimum Right to Repair requirement in Section 10.

9. SOLUTIONS BRIEF EVALUATION

9.1 Compliance and Minimum Requirements

The Government will first review each Solutions Brief for compliance with Section 8. A compliant Solutions Brief will be evaluated further only if it meets each of the following minimum requirements for consideration:

(f) it proposes one (1) or more complete, integrated prototype systems, including mobility, launcher, and munition reload capability (which may include human engagement), for the Phase 1 demonstration;

(g) it provides evidence that the system can fire live munitions (SOO OBJ-1 threshold) at the Phase 1 demonstration in August 2027; and

(h) it commits to the demonstration at TS-27 or proposes an alternative demonstration under Section 4.1 for any capability that cannot be demonstrated there.

9.2 Merit and Comparison

The Government will evaluate each Solutions Brief that meets the minimum requirements against the factors below, documenting strengths, weaknesses, and risks, to determine whether it is meritorious. "Merit" means the degree to which a Solutions Brief is expected to close the capability gap and achieve the SOO objectives with a solution ready to support the August 2027 demonstration in accordance with the proposed checkout and transportation schedule.

If the Government receives more meritorious Solutions Briefs than it can select for the RFPP, the Government will compare them using the factors below and issue the RFPP to the most meritorious respondents with affordable solutions. Solutions that exceed the SOO thresholds and approach or achieve the objective values will generally be evaluated more favorably, depending

CAML-Lite RFSB | Page 12 of 16 on the particular associated benefit. The Government will consider the evidence supporting each claimed capability, giving greater weight to demonstrated performance than to projected performance.

Because Phase 1 seeks each respondent's best available solution, disclosed threshold shortfalls other than the minimum requirements in Section 9.1 will be evaluated as weaknesses or risks rather than as automatic grounds for exclusion. The Government will consider the effect of each shortfall on demonstration execution and intended Government use, proposed mitigations, and the credibility of the proposed path to meeting the threshold in Phase 2, thus certain weaknesses or combination of weaknesses may result in a finding of unacceptability or a lack of merit.

The factors below are not listed in order of importance. The Government reserves the right to exercise judgment in evaluating each solution.

9.3 Technical Merit

The degree to which the Phase 1 solution credibly addresses the SOO objectives and demonstrates a technically sound approach to executing the Government-sponsored demonstration in August 2027, including identification of capability limitations, integration risks, and proposed mitigations. The Government will also evaluate the feasibility of the proposed maturation path toward applicable Phase 2 capability requirements and the common CAML architecture, including how identified Phase 1 shortfalls would be addressed.

9.4 Maturity and Delivery Readiness

The degree to which the respondent demonstrates existing hardware, a mature design baseline, or prior demonstration evidence supporting readiness of a complete system for the August 2027 demonstration. The Government will evaluate the credibility of the proposed schedule, including required modifications, integration, checkout, readiness reviews, transportation, host-nation processing, and site preparation, and the credibility of the proposed delivery lead times for additional prototype units.

9.5 Integration, Modularity, Data Rights, and Right to Repair The degree to which the proposed approach supports modularity, defined interfaces, future integration, and Government flexibility, and avoids unnecessary proprietary lock. The Government will also evaluate the degree to which the rights the respondent will grant at award meet the Government's desired data rights described in Section 10, and the extent to which the proposed rights, documentation, software access, and tools enable Government maintenance and repair, including through Government-authorized support providers, and support future competition.

9.6 Qualifications and Execution Capacity

The degree to which the respondent and team demonstrate relevant recent experience and the capacity to perform on the proposed schedule for the complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 requirements.

9.7 Affordability

The degree to which the ROM is realistic and consistent with the proposed scope; the Phase 1 demonstration price to the Government is affordable; the proposed demonstration investment is credible, quantifiable, and supported by corporate commitment; and the Phase I option tiered

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ROM estimates that materially understate the proposed scope or rely on unsupported assumptions may be assessed as weaknesses or risks and may indicate insufficient understanding of the requirements or execution capability. A low estimated cost, by itself, will not support a favorable affordability assessment when the estimate is not credible A greater committed Performer investment, as a percentage of the total demonstration cost, will be evaluated more favorably, regardless of business size or NDC status. Performer investment will be considered within this factor and will not offset weaknesses under other factors. The Government will consider the estimated cost of the option components individually and together, and will consider Performer investment and option pricing together.

The preliminary Appropriate Use of Authority Statement will be reviewed to confirm that a § 4022(d)(1) condition is expected to be met.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DATA RIGHTS, AND RIGHT TO REPAIR

Respondents shall clearly identify any intellectual property, proprietary restrictions, assertions, special licenses, or data rights limitations associated with the proposed solution, including any restrictions that could affect integration, sustainment, modification, future competition, or transition to follow-on production. Consistent with the program's MOSA strategy, greater value may be associated with approaches that provide the Government with sufficient rights in interface-defining data and software to support long-term flexibility.

The Government desires the following data rights:

• Unlimited Rights in all interface definitions; form, fit, and function (FFF) data; and operations, maintenance, installation, and training (OMIT) data.

• Government Purpose Rights (GPR) in technical data defining Major System Interfaces (MSIs); module-level integration documentation; test data generated under this effort;

and technical data and computer software necessary to enable future competitive procurement of any deliverable module.

Each Solution Brief shall include a statement of the rights the respondent will grant to the Government at award in each of these categories, identifying any proprietary data or restricted software that will be used. If proposing rights less than those desired, the respondent shall provide a clear business case and justification for the limitations (Section 8.2.9). Final data rights will be negotiated in the resulting OTA.

Right to Repair. The Government requires sufficient technical data, computer software access, tools, and license rights to enable Government personnel and Government-authorized support providers to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair purchased prototypes. The Performer shall identify the documentation, diagnostic tools, software access, licenses, and rights proposed to support these activities and disclose any restrictions or dependencies that could limit their use.

The RFPP and negotiated OTA will establish the required deliverables and minimum rights, including rights necessary to support future competition for applicable components and support services. Acceptance of the minimum Right to Repair requirements is a condition of award.

Performer investment in the demonstration does not reduce the Government's minimum Right to Repair requirements or the rights the Government requires in interface definitions, form, fit, and function data, and OMIT data.

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11. COST AND SOFTWARE DATA REPORTING (CSDR)

Based on projected expenditures and the acquisition pathway used, the Government anticipates including Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) requirements in this effort in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3227 and DoD Instruction 5000.73.

12. SUCCESSFUL PROTOTYPE COMPLETION AND FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION

12.1 Successful Completion of Prototype

A prototype effort under any agreement resulting from this process is complete upon written determination by the responsible Agreements Officer, in coordination with the Program Manager, that the awardee has: (1) met the key technical goals of the project; (2) met the objectives, requirements, milestones, and metrics of the awarded SOW and agreement; or (3) achieved a particularly favorable or unexpected result justifying transition toward production or further integration with the CAML Weapon System Integrator effort.

The negotiated agreement shall identify the success criteria applicable to the demonstration effort and any subsequent prototype effort. Completion of the Phase 1 demonstration does not constitute Government purchase of the demonstration system or completion of an exercised option. Completion of an exercised option requires acceptance of the ordered prototypes and completion of the exercised NET and CLS.

12.2 Follow-on Production

Notice is hereby given that, after successful completion of a prototype awarded under this process, the Government may award a follow-on production contract or transaction to the awardee without the use of further competitive procedures, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), based on the competitive procedures employed in this RFSB and the RFPP, and subject to the availability of funds and any required approvals.

13. NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

Respondents are advised that employees of the firms identified below may serve as non- Government advisors in the evaluation of Solutions Briefs and proposals, in award support, and in option selection and continuation decisions. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on this acquisition. Each non-Government advisor is required to submit a Non- Disclosure Agreement reflecting the effort(s) supported. A respondent's submission under this RFSB indicates concurrence with the use of the non-Government advisors described below.

Firm Address Point of Contact Apex Defense, LLC 12601 Old Silo Trail SW

Huntsville, AL 35803-3342 Dexter Wright (Director) Telephone:

(256) 738-2710 dexter@apexdef.com

Astrion Group, LLC (fka Axient, LLC)

360A Quality Circle, Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35806-4596

Cindy Moon (Sr. Contracts Administrator) (256) 658-6104 cynthia.moon@axientcorp.com

Banner Defense, Inc 9668 Madison Blvd, Suite 205 Huntsville, AL 35758

DeLayna Shepard (Contracts Manager) (256) 653-4475 dshepard@bannerdefense.com

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Firm Address Point of Contact Cahaba Federal Solutions, LLC

445 Jan Davis Drive NW, Suite 200 Huntsville, AL 35806-4540

Tim Sitterson (703) 915-0109 tim.sitterson@cahabafederal.com

Envisioneering, Inc 5904 Richmond Hwy, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22303

Christopher Secor (CFO) (571) 483- 4128 csecor@envisioneering.com

Intrepid, LLC 990 Explorer Blvd. NW Huntsville, AL 35806

Firuza Baria (Director of Contracts) 256-705-6804 firuza.baria@intrepid.llc

Intuitive Research & Technology Corporation

5030 Bradford Dr.

NW, Huntsville, AL 35805

POC: Tiffany Perry Work: (256)- 936-4238 Email: tiffany.perry@irtc-hq.com

Kairos Analytics, LLC 24160 Piney Creek Drive Athens, AL 35613-8136

Matthew Eddy (Owner & Operator)

(256) 777-7809 matthew.e.eddy@kairos-analytics.com

KODA Technologies Inc. 620 Discovery Drive Building 2, Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35806-

POC: Amanda Zimmerman Email:

amanda.zimmerman@kodatech.com Work: (256) 509-2710 Derek Gouker derek.gouker@kodatech.com

MDW Associates, LLC 1750 Tysons Blvd, Suite 1500 McLean, VA 22102

Nikki McMenamin (Director of Contracts & Pricing) (410) 458-9375 nikkimcmenamin@mdw-associates.com

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC)

700 Boulevard South SW, Huntsville, AL 35802

POC: Angela S. Fazah, Vice President of Contracts Email:

afazah@msrc.com Work: (256) 937-

PeopleTec, Inc. 4901-I Corporate Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805

Kristen Hepler (Contracts Administrator) kristen.hepler@peopletec.com (256) 801-9051

Radiance Technologies, Inc

310 Bob Heath Dr NW Huntsville, AL 35806

Nicole Fletcher (Contracts Administrator) (256) 489-8543 nicole.fletcher@radiancetech.com

T5 Solutions, LLC 18 Old Cove Place SE Gurley, AL 35748

Mark E Talbot (256) 527-8091 talbot@t5solutionsllc.com

14. DISCLAIMERS

This RFSB does not by itself create any binding obligation on the Government. The Government will not pay for Solutions Brief or proposal preparation, and respondents are solely responsible for all associated expenses. The Government may amend, revise, suspend, or cancel this RFSB at any time. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

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15. GOVERNMENT INTENT

The Government's intent is to award CAML-Lite prototype efforts quickly to respondents with practical, credible, and execution-ready solutions that can be transported to and operated at the August 2027 TS-27 demonstration, or an approved alternative, supported by committed Performer investment in the demonstration, and to retain the flexibility to acquire additional prototypes for Soldier experimentation and to pursue Phase 2 in the manner that best serves the Government.