Self-Propelled Howitzer-Modernization (SPH-M) Request for Information (RFI) on Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC)

The Department of the Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Mobile Tactical Cannon systems as part of the Self-Propelled Howitzer-Modernization (SPH-M) program. This Special Notice was posted on September 29, 2025, with an updated version released on September 30, 2025, containing revisions indicated in blue font. The RFI is being conducted by the Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) and seeks industry input on mobile tactical cannon systems. The notice includes detailed instructions and requirements contained within the attached document "Mobile Tactical Cannon RFI OPSEC# OPSEC-2025-179." Responses are due by October 10, 2025, providing contractors with a brief eleven-day response window.

The primary objective of this RFI is to gather information about 155mm self-propelled howitzer systems to support the Army's field artillery modernization efforts under the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI). The Army plans to conduct soldier experimentation in a Transform in Contact (TiC) brigade using contractor-provided logistics and pursuing conditional safety releases. Contractors must submit electronic responses in searchable Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe Acrobat formats, with all responses being strictly voluntary and non-binding. Key response areas include company overviews, system specifications, US-based production capabilities, ammunition compatibility, fire direction and control capabilities, and materiel availability. The RFI emphasizes the importance of US manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive system integration, while responses must address multiple assessment categories covering operational details and technical specifications. Participation is open to all eligible contractors without set-aside restrictions.