Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile RFI
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AFLCMC-EB-25-RFI01
- Agency
-
Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile designed to support global Air Force needs. The RFI targets potential industry partners capable of developing a prototype missile with low integration and non-recurring engineering costs, focusing on eliminating critical technology elements and utilizing high Technical Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) components. The agency is interested in two potential missile configurations: one with a form fit similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM and another at half the size to potentially double aircraft loadout. Interested vendors must be able to obtain necessary licenses or data rights, provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, and outline a delivery schedule. Key dates include a virtual "Ask me Anything" session on May 14, 2025, at 1300 CST, with questions due by May 16, 2025, and final responses required by June 2, 2025, at 1700 CST.
The RFI does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to all responsible businesses, including small businesses. The target cost is $250,000 or less per All Up Round (AUR), with a production capacity goal of 1,000 AURs within 24 months. The missile is intended to be compatible with F-16, F-15E, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft platforms, with a focus on achieving supersonic to hypersonic speed capabilities. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the Air Force is seeking vendors who can demonstrate high-TRL and high-MRL components and maximize the reuse of existing technologies. The RFI emphasizes affordability and producibility over pure performance, leaving significant technical flexibility for industry partners to propose innovative solutions. The anticipated start date is fiscal year 2026, though the specific contract type and funding profile have not yet been determined.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile RFI
Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: Air Force Materiel Command
Location: AFLCMC/EB – Eglin Air Force Base
Notice Type: Request for Information
NAICS Code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued. This notice does not in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including small businesses, to respond to this RFI. Respondents to this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. Any submittals will not be returned to the sender.
SUBJECT:
The Armament Directorate is exploring industry potential for delivering a Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile (referred to herein as “the missile”) to support Air Force needs around the globe. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify industry partners with ability and capacity to deliver a prototype with low Integration and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs achieved by eliminating or limiting use of critical technology elements (CTE) and making use of High Technical Readiness Level (High-TRL) and High Manufacturing Readiness Level (High-MRL) weapon assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with weapons requirements as listed below. The desire is to maximize reuse of existing components.
DESCRIPTION:
Industry is encouraged to provide responses for the missile with a form fit factor similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM to provide a low-cost solution with maximum range. Industry is also encouraged to provide low-cost solutions for the missile at half the size of an AMRAAM to double aircraft loadout while maximizing range in the design.
INTEREST:
Successful responders must be capable of obtaining any necessary licenses or data rights from the original manufacturer, providing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost, and outlining an associated delivery schedule or lead times for available capabilities.
For questions, contact Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin (Program Manger Lead) at clair.corbin@us.af.mil and Jill Harms (Contracting Lead) at jill.harms.1@us.af.mil.
Questions are due by 16 May 2025, by 1700 CDT. All questions will be answered and posted publicly as an amendment to this RFI.
An Ask me Anything will be hosted virtually on 14 May 2025 @ 1300CDT. The invite information is available in an attachment and as a link below. The event will be recorded. All questions and answers from the Ask me Anything will be posted as an amendment to this posting.
Responses are due by Monday 2 June 2025, by 1700 CDT to Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin and Jill Harms.
For additional details relating to this notice, see attached RFI document.
***ALL questions and answers have been posted as an attachment***
Update #3 ·
Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile RFI
Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: Air Force Materiel Command
Location: AFLCMC/EB – Eglin Air Force Base
Notice Type: Request for Information
NAICS Code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued. This notice does not in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including small businesses, to respond to this RFI. Respondents to this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. Any submittals will not be returned to the sender.
SUBJECT:
The Armament Directorate is exploring industry potential for delivering a Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile (referred to herein as “the missile”) to support Air Force needs around the globe. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify industry partners with ability and capacity to deliver a prototype with low Integration and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs achieved by eliminating or limiting use of critical technology elements (CTE) and making use of High Technical Readiness Level (High-TRL) and High Manufacturing Readiness Level (High-MRL) weapon assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with weapons requirements as listed below. The desire is to maximize reuse of existing components.
DESCRIPTION:
Industry is encouraged to provide responses for the missile with a form fit factor similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM to provide a low-cost solution with maximum range. Industry is also encouraged to provide low-cost solutions for the missile at half the size of an AMRAAM to double aircraft loadout while maximizing range in the design.
INTEREST:
Successful responders must be capable of obtaining any necessary licenses or data rights from the original manufacturer, providing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost, and outlining an associated delivery schedule or lead times for available capabilities.
For questions, contact Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin (Program Manger Lead) at clair.corbin@us.af.mil and Jill Harms (Contracting Lead) at jill.harms.1@us.af.mil.
Questions are due by 16 May 2025, by 1700 CDT. All questions will be answered and posted publicly as an amendment to this RFI.
An Ask me Anything will be hosted virtually on 14 May 2025 @ 1300CDT. The invite information is available in an attachment and as a link below. The event will be recorded. All questions and answers from the Ask me Anything will be posted as an amendment to this posting.
Responses are due by Monday 2 June 2025, by 1700 CDT to Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin and Jill Harms.
For additional details relating to this notice, see attached RFI document.
Update #2 ·
Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile RFI
Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: Air Force Materiel Command
Location: AFLCMC/EB – Eglin Air Force Base
Notice Type: Request for Information
NAICS Code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued. This notice does not in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including small businesses, to respond to this RFI. Respondents to this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. Any submittals will not be returned to the sender.
SUBJECT:
The Armament Directorate is exploring industry potential for delivering a Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile (referred to herein as “the missile”) to support Air Force needs around the globe. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify industry partners with ability and capacity to deliver a prototype with low Integration and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs achieved by eliminating or limiting use of critical technology elements (CTE) and making use of High Technical Readiness Level (High-TRL) and High Manufacturing Readiness Level (High-MRL) weapon assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with weapons requirements as listed below. The desire is to maximize reuse of existing components.
DESCRIPTION:
Industry is encouraged to provide responses for the missile with a form fit factor similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM to provide a low-cost solution with maximum range. Industry is also encouraged to provide low-cost solutions for the missile at half the size of an AMRAAM to double aircraft loadout while maximizing range in the design.
INTEREST:
Successful responders must be capable of obtaining any necessary licenses or data rights from the original manufacturer, providing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost, and outlining an associated delivery schedule or lead times for available capabilities.
For questions, contact Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin (Program Manger Lead) at clair.corbin@us.af.mil and Jill Harms (Contracting Lead) at jill.harms.1@us.af.mil.
Questions are due by 16 May 2025, by 1700 CST. All questions will be answered and posted publicly as an amendment to this RFI.
An Ask me Anything will be hosted virtually on 14 May 2025 @ 1300CST. The invite information is available in an attachment and as a link below. The event will be recorded. All questions and answers from the Ask me Anything will be posted as an amendment to this posting.
Responses are due by Monday 2 June 2025, by 1700 CST to Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin and Jill Harms.
For additional details relating to this notice, see attached RFI document.
Update #1 ·
Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile RFI
Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: Air Force Materiel Command
Location: AFLCMC/EB – Eglin Air Force Base
Notice Type: Request for Information
NAICS Code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued. This notice does not in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages all responsible businesses, including small businesses, to respond to this RFI. Respondents to this RFI may be requested to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. Any submittals will not be returned to the sender.
SUBJECT:
The Armament Directorate is exploring industry potential for delivering a Low-Cost High-Speed Air-to-Air Missile (referred to herein as “the missile”) to support Air Force needs around the globe. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify industry partners with ability and capacity to deliver a prototype with low Integration and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs achieved by eliminating or limiting use of critical technology elements (CTE) and making use of High Technical Readiness Level (High-TRL) and High Manufacturing Readiness Level (High-MRL) weapon assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with weapons requirements as listed below. The desire is to maximize reuse of existing components.
DESCRIPTION:
Industry is encouraged to provide responses for the missile with a form fit factor similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM to provide a low-cost solution with maximum range. Industry is also encouraged to provide low-cost solutions for the missile at half the size of an AMRAAM to double aircraft loadout while maximizing range in the design.
INTEREST:
Successful responders must be capable of obtaining any necessary licenses or data rights from the original manufacturer, providing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost, and outlining an associated delivery schedule or lead times for available capabilities.
For questions, contact Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin (Program Manger Lead) at clair.corbin@us.af.mil and Jill Harms (Contracting Lead) at jill.harms.1@us.af.mil.
Questions are due by 16 May 2025, by 1700 CST. All questions will be answered and posted publicly as an amendment to this RFI.
An Ask me Anything will be hosted virtually on 14 May 2025 @ 1300CST. The invite will be posted as an amendment to this posting and available to all interested parties. All questions and answers from the Ask me Anything will be posted as an amendment to this posting.
Responses are due by Monday 2 June 2025, by 1700 CST to Lt Col Clair (YETI) Corbin and Jill Harms.
For additional details relating to this notice, see attached RFI document.
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