Standoff Attack Weapon (SoAW) Program

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate, based at Eglin Air Force Base, has issued a Special Notice announcing a classified Industry Day for the Standoff Attack Weapon (SoAW) program. This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought announcement under FAR Part 10 designed to conduct market research and gather industry feedback on potential materiel solutions. The event will be held on June 17, 2026, at the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and is not a Request for Proposal or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The notice is relevant to companies engaged in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, as indicated by the NAICS 336414 category. This Special Notice represents an opportunity for defense contractors to engage with Air Force leadership regarding acquisition strategy for a significant weapons program.

Companies interested in attending the Industry Day must submit registration information and visit requests through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) by the June 10, 2026 deadline. Participants must possess a minimum final U.S. SECRET security clearance verified in DISS, be U.S. citizens, maintain REAL ID-compliant identification, and be eligible for unescorted access to the military installation. The event is limited to five representatives per CAGE code due to facility space constraints, with the first hour conducted at TS/SCI classification level under Special Access Program protocols and the remainder at the SECRET//SAR level. The SoAW program seeks an affordable, air-launched standoff cruise missile designed to target heavily defended objectives, with an anticipated fielding date around 2033. Following the general Industry Day session, the Government may conduct one-on-one meetings with interested industry partners to discuss potential solutions and acquisition strategy feedback.