Next Generation Reentry Vehicle
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8204-23-R-NGRV
- Agency
-
Nuclear Weapons Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Hill AFB, Utah 84056, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking information from potential sources as part of market research for a new Next Generation Reentry Vehicle (NGRV) for the Sentinel (GBSD) weapon system. This ACAT 1B-equivalent program is focused on enhancements to reentry vehicle attributes such as accuracy, lethality, and survivability. Responses to the secret/collateral Request for Information (RFI) are due by April 19, 2023. The government plans to host one-on-one meetings with interested companies the week of May 8, 2023 at Hill AFB, Utah.
This is an RFI only, and the government is not currently seeking proposals or committing to a future contract award. There is no set-aside designation, and the acquisition strategy, contract structure, and number of awards to be made have yet to be defined. The budget and award value details have not been provided, and the timeline for the eventual contract award is fiscal year 2026.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
UPDATED 4 May 2023
All Reponses are to be mailed, details on how to submit responses is contained in the RFI. Responses are NOT to be emailed to the POC's listed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
UPDATED 17 April 2023
The NGRV RFI response date has been postponed. Responses are now due 3 May 2023 by 1400 (2:00P.M.) MST. Details on how to submit responses is contained in the RFI. If your company is interested in receiving a copy of the RFI please contact BOTH Ms. Brittany Klemko, Contract Specialist, at brittany.klemko@us.af.mil and Ms. Jaime Veglia, Contracting Officer, at jaime.veglia.1@us.af.mil.
See Below for additional instructions.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Air Force is planning early acquisition efforts for a new Next Generation Reentry
Vehicle for deployment on the Sentinel (GBSD) weapon system. This Request for Information
(RFI) is intended to gather information and feedback from potential sources as part of market
research for the NGRV effort. Key advanced reentry vehicle (RV) attributes of this ACAT
(acquisition category) 1B-equivalent program may include enhancements in accuracy, lethality,
survivability, etc. Any RV performance attributes, goals, or requirements listed in the RFI are
intended to solicit initial interest, capabilities, and background from the industrial base to
determine viability. The government intends to award a contract(s) in FY26 (Fiscal Year). The
acquisition strategy, contract strategy, and number of contracts to be awarded is yet to be
defined. This RFI will determine the industrial base of contractors interested and will aid the
government in determining potential prime and subcontractor capabilities.
The RFI is Secret/Collateral. To obtain a copy of the RFI and security classification guide (SCG)
please contact the POCs below.
Responses are due 19 April 2023 by 1400 (2:00P.M.) MST. Details on how to submit responses is contained
in the RFI. If your company is interested in receiving a copy of the RFI please contact the
individuals below and include:
- Company Name
- CAGE Code
- Point of Contact Information
The government will be hosting one-on-ones the week of 8 May, 2023 at Hill AFB, Utah. Exact
location and times will be provided at scheduling. The meeting will not exceed 45 minutes. To
request a one-on-one, please contact the POCs below. The purpose of the one-on-one will be for
companies to inquire about the NGRV acquisition, RFI, and/or provide a capability brief to the
government.
Requests and Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via email to BOTH Ms.
Brittany Klemko, Contract Specialist, at brittany.klemko@us.af.mil and Ms. Jaime Veglia,
Contracting Officer, at jaime.veglia.1@us.af.mil. Questions received NLT 12 April 2023 may be
answered prior to the closing of this RFI. Answers may be posted to sam.gov.
THIS IS A 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 RFI
does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the
U.S. Air Force (USAF) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited
proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. 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, if one is issued.
Update #2 ·
UPDATED 17 April 2023
The NGRV RFI response date has been postponed. Responses are now due 3 May 2023 by 1400 (2:00P.M.) MST. Details on how to submit responses is contained in the RFI. If your company is interested in receiving a copy of the RFI please contact BOTH Ms. Brittany Klemko, Contract Specialist, at brittany.klemko@us.af.mil and Ms. Jaime Veglia, Contracting Officer, at jaime.veglia.1@us.af.mil.
See Below for additional instructions.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Air Force is planning early acquisition efforts for a new Next Generation Reentry
Vehicle for deployment on the Sentinel (GBSD) weapon system. This Request for Information
(RFI) is intended to gather information and feedback from potential sources as part of market
research for the NGRV effort. Key advanced reentry vehicle (RV) attributes of this ACAT
(acquisition category) 1B-equivalent program may include enhancements in accuracy, lethality,
survivability, etc. Any RV performance attributes, goals, or requirements listed in the RFI are
intended to solicit initial interest, capabilities, and background from the industrial base to
determine viability. The government intends to award a contract(s) in FY26 (Fiscal Year). The
acquisition strategy, contract strategy, and number of contracts to be awarded is yet to be
defined. This RFI will determine the industrial base of contractors interested and will aid the
government in determining potential prime and subcontractor capabilities.
The RFI is Secret/Collateral. To obtain a copy of the RFI and security classification guide (SCG)
please contact the POCs below.
Responses are due 19 April 2023 by 1400 (2:00P.M.) MST. Details on how to submit responses is contained
in the RFI. If your company is interested in receiving a copy of the RFI please contact the
individuals below and include:
- Company Name
- CAGE Code
- Point of Contact Information
The government will be hosting one-on-ones the week of 8 May, 2023 at Hill AFB, Utah. Exact
location and times will be provided at scheduling. The meeting will not exceed 45 minutes. To
request a one-on-one, please contact the POCs below. The purpose of the one-on-one will be for
companies to inquire about the NGRV acquisition, RFI, and/or provide a capability brief to the
government.
Requests and Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via email to BOTH Ms.
Brittany Klemko, Contract Specialist, at brittany.klemko@us.af.mil and Ms. Jaime Veglia,
Contracting Officer, at jaime.veglia.1@us.af.mil. Questions received NLT 12 April 2023 may be
answered prior to the closing of this RFI. Answers may be posted to sam.gov.
THIS IS A 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 RFI
does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the
U.S. Air Force (USAF) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited
proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. 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, if one is issued.
Update #1 ·
The Air Force is planning early acquisition efforts for a new Next Generation Reentry
Vehicle for deployment on the Sentinel (GBSD) weapon system. This Request for Information
(RFI) is intended to gather information and feedback from potential sources as part of market
research for the NGRV effort. Key advanced reentry vehicle (RV) attributes of this ACAT
(acquisition category) 1B-equivalent program may include enhancements in accuracy, lethality,
survivability, etc. Any RV performance attributes, goals, or requirements listed in the RFI are
intended to solicit initial interest, capabilities, and background from the industrial base to
determine viability. The government intends to award a contract(s) in FY26 (Fiscal Year). The
acquisition strategy, contract strategy, and number of contracts to be awarded is yet to be
defined. This RFI will determine the industrial base of contractors interested and will aid the
government in determining potential prime and subcontractor capabilities.
The RFI is Secret/Collateral. To obtain a copy of the RFI and security classification guide (SCG)
please contact the POCs below.
Responses are due 19 April 2023 by 1400 (2:00P.M.) MST. Details on how to submit responses is contained
in the RFI. If your company is interested in receiving a copy of the RFI please contact the
individuals below and include:
- Company Name
- CAGE Code
- Point of Contact Information
The government will be hosting one-on-ones the week of 8 May, 2023 at Hill AFB, Utah. Exact
location and times will be provided at scheduling. The meeting will not exceed 45 minutes. To
request a one-on-one, please contact the POCs below. The purpose of the one-on-one will be for
companies to inquire about the NGRV acquisition, RFI, and/or provide a capability brief to the
government.
Requests and Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via email to BOTH Ms.
Brittany Klemko, Contract Specialist, at brittany.klemko@us.af.mil and Ms. Jaime Veglia,
Contracting Officer, at jaime.veglia.1@us.af.mil. Questions received NLT 12 April 2023 may be
answered prior to the closing of this RFI. Answers may be posted to sam.gov.
THIS IS A 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 RFI
does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the
U.S. Air Force (USAF) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited
proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. 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, if one is issued.
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