CAMS Questions and Answers 7.30.24.pdf
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- N00019-24-RFPREQ-WPM201-0365
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to the Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike (CAMS) Weapon System federal contract opportunity.
The key details are:
- There is no incumbent contract or contractor associated with this requirement. The Navy's goal is to engage in early market research to identify potential solutions within the existing industrial base to fulfill a medium-range maritime strike capability for international partners.
- The Navy plans to accelerate development and fielding of CAMS, with the goal of having production up and running by 2027. However, there is currently no requirement from the U.S. Navy for this capability, which is intended to be used exclusively by international partners.
- An industry day is anticipated for late August 2024, which will include an open session and one-on-one meetings. Interested parties should email pma201cams@us.navy.mil by 09 August 2024 to indicate interest in attending.
- The pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number N00019-24-RFPREQ-WPM201-0365) is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government.
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Questions and Answers: Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike (CAMS) Weapon System
Q: Is there an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement?
A: No, there is no incumbent contract or contractor associated with this requirement.
Q: Request for a Teams Meeting to discuss more details of the CAMS solicitation posted last week in
SAMS.
A: An Industry Day is anticipated for end of August, which will include an open session and one-on-one meetings with industry. More information will be forthcoming via SAM.gov.
Q: What motivated NAVAIR to develop the CAMS weapon system, and what needs will it fulfill?
A: Many coalition partners are reaching the point of diminishing returns regarding the cost to modernize and sustain their medium-range maritime strike weapons capabilities. The goal of this RFI is to engage in early market research to identify potential solutions that currently exist within our industrial base to fulfill a medium-range maritime strike capability.
Q: When does the Navy plan to begin development of CAMS?
A: The objective of this RFI notice is to help the Navy determine if there are existing sources within our current industrial base that have the capability and experience to rapidly prototype, integrate, test and field a short to mid-range weapon system, capable of launching from aircraft and surface platforms to meet the requirements of our International Partners.
Q: What is the production timeline?
A: The Navy has a desire to accelerate development and fielding of CAMS with the goal of having production up and running by 2027.
Q: Will any industry days be open to the press?
A: Currently, there are no plans to invite media to Industry Day.
Q: Is it possible to receive any briefing materials?
A: Unknown at this time. Industry day briefing material has not been finalized.
Q: Will the weapon system be used exclusively by "international partners," as mentioned in the notice, or will the U.S. Navy use it as well?
A: Currently there is no requirement from the U.S. Navy for this capability. The CAMS weapon system is intended to be used exclusively by our International Partners.
Questions and Answers: Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike (CAMS) Weapon System
Q: What countries are included among the "coalition partners" mentioned in the notice?
A: We do not have a firm list of International Partners dedicated to this inquiry. The purpose of the
CAMS RFI is to identify potential solutions available from within our current industrial base that may meet the mission requirements for our International Partners.
Q. Questions asked about Industry Day.
A. PMA-201 anticipates hosting a CAMS Industry Day. Further information on date and location will be forthcoming. If you are interested in attending the Industry Day, please email pma201cams@us.navy.mil no later than 09 August 2024.
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Please submit all questions to PMA201CAMS@us.navy.mil
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