Final_IndustryDay_Annoucement.docx

Industry Day Announcement Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate:

Air Force Long-Range Weapon – Kickoff Hosted by AFLCMC/EB August 25-26, 2026 Introduction:

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate (EB) is hosting a classified Industry Day to provide information and requirements to interested vendors regarding the new Air Force Longe Range Weapon (AFLRW). The AFLRW is aimed at addressing the next generation of Air-Launched Standoff Weapon variants in line with Department of War priorities. AFLRW may select multiple vendors for both the Air-to-Air (A/A) and Air-to-Surface (A/S) variants with a focus on A/A solutions for Initial Operational Capability. Both variants will have a threshold minimum range of 1,000 NM and be capable of striking respective A/A and A/S targets in Defense Planning Scenario 2.1 and 7.1 environments in a responsive manner. AFLRW will seek vendors for each variant’s initial production rounds to meet threshold requirements. Additionally, production rounds must comply with Weapons Open Systems Architecture (WOSA) and Government Reference Architecture (GRA) requirements. To maximize participation, the Government is seeking traditional and non-traditional industry vendors who are interested in providing solutions to either of the following in priority order:

1. All-up-round Solutions - Deliver a vertically integrated missile system, managing both subsystem design and manufacturing for initial AFLRW A/A and/or A/S variants compliant with WOSA and GRA requirements.

2. Weapon System Integrator Solutions - Act as the Master Integrator. Responsible for integrating diverse subsystems into the physical missile shell. This role:

a. Maintains WOSA compliance, Incorporates the Government Reference Architecture (GRA), and runs the digital twin environment.

b. Integrates government-directed and third-party modular components into the AUR to meet objective requirements at the agreed upon cost of the government.

AFLCMC/EB will host a two-day Industry Day event on 25 and 26 August 2026 at the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF) Eglin AFB, FL. EB requests Industry reply with the intent of participation not later than 24 July 2026. This posting is an initial announcement; subsequential releases will take place prior to and in support of Industry Day and will be sent directly to cleared industry partners who plan to attend. The Industry Day is intended to facilitate research and generate creative solutions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part -10 – Market Research.

This two-day engagement will provide a comprehensive overview of the AFLRW’s purpose, performance requirements, and fielding timeline with the goal of soliciting industry feedback on potential solutions for the A/A and A/S variants. Industry should expect a quick-turn Whitepaper Request for Information following the event focused on the 2 solution types above for both variants. AFLCMC is seeking the next generation of Air-Launched Long-Range Weapon variants that expand the United States’ ability to hit priority air, land, and sea targets far and fast!

Event Details:

· Date: 25-26 August 2026

· Time: 0800 - 1700

· Location: Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF), Eglin AFB, FL

· Classification: The event will be held at a (SECRET) classified level. All attendees must have appropriate security clearances.

· Day 1: AFLRW A/A Variant (Primary)

· Day 2: AFRLW A/S Variant (Secondary) Registration: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please send names by 24 July 2026. Due to space limitations, attendance may be limited to three (3) representatives per company.

Attendees must be a US or naturalized US citizen, hold a secret clearance, have a REAL compliant US identification card, and be able to enter or be sponsored to enter a US military installation.

Industry partners committed to Industry Day participation will receive government furnished information within three business days of participation confirmation that will provide secret level information on proposed AFRLW attributes, Defense Planning Scenario target and threat details referenced in this announcement, and LRKC Weapons Quality Track assumptions to complement vendor ideas for required capabilities to close the killchain with AFLRW A/A and A/S variants.

Submit your visit requests to SMO Code: AFLCMC EB, David Sanders (850) 883-1670.

Response Date: 24 July 2026. All companies and attendees (and if they require assistance/clearance to get on Eglin AFB) should be identified and shall be submitted to POCs listed below NLT 24 July 2026. Additionally, identify a POC to receive further information regarding the Industry Day.

Any questions or concerns related to the contents of this letter may be communicated by email to EBJ AFLCMC.EBJ.AFLRW@us.af.mil If you mail information, please mail/deliver to:

AFLCMC/EBJJ

Attn: Sarah Ambriz 205 West D Ave, Bldg. 350, Ste 632 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Any classified information shall be mailed to the SAOC PMO via classified distribution means. The outer mailing envelope shall be addressed to:

AFLCMC/EBV

Attn: Information Protection Manager, Mr. David Sanders 205 West D Ave, Bldg. 350, RM 628 Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Follow-on Meetings Following the Industry Day presentations, AFLCMC/EB along with ACC/A8ZW and AFGSC/A8ZW will request one-on-one meetings with interested industry partners. These meetings will be scheduled throughout October and November 2026 to discuss the proposed industry’s solutions.

Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors will be reviewing data submitted in response to this update; respective A&AS and FFRDC employees have standard Non-Disclosure Agreements available to the cognizant Government contracting offices. The primary companies providing technical and management support are Odyssey Systems under the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) contract, 2 Circle Inc., and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

THIS IS AN INFORMATIVE POSTING: This is issued solely for information – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The purpose of this information is to communicate to industry the status of the acquisition. This information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not seeking proposals prior to the industry day event. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred because of this update.

Primary Point of Contact: AFLCMC.EBJ.AFLRW@us.af.mil