Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP)-Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) Draft Solicitation Release and Industry Day
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- Solicitation number
- FA8659-26-R-DCSP1
- Agency
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Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 1410 Guided Missiles
- Place of performance
- United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center intends to solicit proposals for prototyping a supersonic ground-launched counter air Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) under a 10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Other Transaction agreement, with formal solicitation release anticipated in early July 2026 and contract awards no later than end of September 2026. No set-aside applies. The acquisition will operate under the Armament Directorate Rapid Response Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on the prototype vehicle authority.
The Government seeks an affordable, digital, open/modular, and highly producible ground-launched counter air missile prototype designed to enable rapid integration and demonstration of commercial or minimally modified subsystems and components. The effort targets development velocity and producibility to address escalating system complexity and prolonged time-to-field cycles. Successful prototyping could lead to a follow-on Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM)-GLCA development and production program, contingent on funding availability.
The formal solicitation will solicit proposals from both prime missile vendors and missile launcher system vendors. An Industry Day with one-on-one discussion sessions is scheduled for May 27–28, 2026, at the Doolittle Institute in Niceville, Florida. The morning of May 27 features a secret-level open session with Q&A; vendors may then participate in optional 30-minute individual meetings. Registration requests must be submitted by June 2, 2026 (originally May 15 per the supporting document). The Government is accepting feedback on the draft solicitation package through June 2, 2026. Contact Brent Barnhill (Contracting Officer) or R. Garet Simmons (Agreements/Contracting Officer) to request the draft CUI solicitation package.
Notice text
Purpose:
The Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP) Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) Acquisition team plans to enter a 10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreement on the Armament Directorate Rapid Response Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Area of Interest, prototyping. The Government is requesting feedback from industry on the draft solicitation package and will hold an Industry Day and One-on-One discussions with vendors on 27-28 May 2026. Intention is to release the formal solicitation in early July for contract awards NLT end of September 2026.
NOTE: This notice is not an official request for proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this notice will not be considered for award. Any formal request for proposal for this effort will be posted as a separate notice.
Background:
The Government seeks to prototype a new supersonic counter air ETV weapon class. Focus of the effort is development of an affordable, digital, open/modular, and highly producible ground launched counter air ETV to support rapid integration and demonstration of commercial or minimally modified sub-systems and components into a new missile prototype. In response to challenges posed by escalating system complexity and prolonged time-to-field cycles, the ETV effort aims to revolutionize defense development paradigms. The imperative to address these challenges swiftly is underscored by the need for agility, efficiency, and innovation to meet evolving warfighter needs. Given completion of successful prototyping and funding, the effort could lead to a follow-on Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM)-GLCA development and production program.
The Government seeks innovative solutions, strong industry partnerships, and to leverage industry expertise to manage the development and execution of solutions. The solicitation will request proposals from both prime missile vendors, as well as missile launcher system vendors.
CAMP Document Package/Industry Day:
If you are interested in receive additional information regarding the CAMP program or participating in industry day, please follow the instructions in the attachment to this notice.
Disclaimer:
This notice is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in relation to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding parties’ expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked or clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this notice will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular alternative because of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued, but will be used to invite participants for one-on-one industry day appointments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP-GLCA ETV DCSP.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP)-Ground Launched Counter Air (GLCA) Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) Solicitation Release | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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