Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4 Prototype Request for Solutions

The document outlines the U.S. Army's Increment 4 program, focusing on developing a new missile solution with specific requirements for range, M142 launcher compatibility, and effectiveness against ground and maritime targets. The program emphasizes innovation and a non-prescriptive approach, allowing industry to propose diverse solutions. Key evaluation criteria include mission effectiveness modeling, survivability analysis, and cost-effectiveness. The acquisition strategy involves an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) with a shared investment model, culminating in two flight tests in FY27 and FY28 to demonstrate closed-loop, target-seeking capabilities. The Army will provide feedback and support, encouraging collaborative development while maintaining flexibility in the number of performers advanced through the phases.

The "Affirmation of Business Status Certification (ABSC)" is a crucial document for entities participating in Department of Defense (DoD) prototype projects, particularly within federal government RFPs. It requires significant participating entities to certify their business status, including legal entity name, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and active SAM registration. Entities must declare themselves as a Nontraditional Defense Contractor (NDC), a Nonprofit Research Institution (NRI), or a Traditional Defense Contractor, each with specific definitions. The Prime Offeror must also explain how they satisfy 10 USC 4022(b)(d) regarding the appropriate use of authority. This involves demonstrating significant participation by an NDC or NRI, all significant participants being small businesses or NDCs, or at least one-third of the total cost being paid by non-federal sources. The document provides examples of how a Prime Offeror can elaborate on the significant contributions of NDCs or NRIs, including supplying new technologies, novel applications, or materially increasing performance or reducing costs. This certification ensures compliance with DoD regulations and promotes participation from diverse business entities.

The Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 4 (PrSM Inc 4) seeks advanced, cost-effective, and MOSA-compliant missile solutions for the U.S. Government. The program aims to develop missiles capable of engaging moving maritime and relocatable land targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km, compatible with the M142 launcher platform. The multi-phase program, from prototype to production, emphasizes a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to ensure interoperability and prevent vendor lock. Key objectives include a maximum range of at least 1,000 km, compatibility with existing launcher dimensions, and in-flight target updates. Solutions will be evaluated on technical merit, schedule, price reasonableness (ROM), and MOSA compliance. The RFS outlines a phased acquisition strategy, deliverable requirements, and stringent performance thresholds, with a solicitation date of April 24, 2026.

The Department of the Army's U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center is requesting unclassified technical data for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4. The purpose is to evaluate the theoretical feasibility and performance of proposed solutions. The request specifies data formats, simulation assumptions (e.g., launch conditions, no wind model, WGS-84 earth model), and detailed requirements for both 'Simple Evaluation Data' and 'Enhanced Evaluation Data'. Simple Evaluation Data includes trajectory, geometry, propulsion, aerodynamics, mass properties, actuator parameters, lethal mechanism attributes, and seeker information. Enhanced Evaluation Data expands on this with Monte Carlo impacts, autopilot diagrams, stability margins, IMU datasheets, navigation update sources, Z-data for lethality analysis, and maneuverability capabilities. The submission must be in .csv format with clear descriptions, focusing on data from motor ignition to impact.

The document outlines the evaluation criteria for the three phases (Phase I Option, Phase II, and Phase III) of the PrSM Increment 4 program, which focuses on down-selection for federal government RFPs. For Phase I Option, the USG will use a Best Value Down-Selection Evaluation based on four weighted factors: Schedule, Technical Performance vs. Metrics (including Mission Effectiveness Analysis and TRL 6 for prototypes), Architectural Integrity (MOSA), and Price Reasonableness. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The transition to Phase II involves a "Final Fly-Off" with a Best Value Down-Selection based on five weighted factors: Operational performance, projected capacity and delivery dates, Manufacturing & Production Readiness (MRL, scalability, supply chain risk, and TRL 6+ for prototypes), MOSA conformance, and proposed costs for Phase II and final Firm Fixed Price for production units. Again, non-cost factors are significantly more important than the price factor. Finally, for the Phase II to Phase III transition (Production), selected performers must have successful prototypes, demonstrate acceptable manufacturing and production readiness, have approved modularity and open system architectures, and offer a price deemed fair and reasonable by the Agreements Officer.

The Request for Solutions (RFS) for Precision Strike Missile Increment 4 (PrSM Inc 4) seeks to develop an affordable, cost-effective, and MOSA-compliant solution to engage moving maritime and relocatable land targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km. The solution must be compatible with the M142 launcher platform and operate in GPS-contested Indo-Pacific environments. The program has a multi-phase structure, including prototype design, development, demonstration, qualification, and production. Key objectives include a range greater than or equal to 1,000 km, compatibility with M142 launcher dimensions, in-flight target updates, and seeker technology for target engagement. Solutions will be evaluated on technical merit, schedule, price reasonableness (ROM), and MOSA compliance. The RFS outlines detailed technical requirements, acquisition milestones, and deliverables for each phase, emphasizing a Modular Open Systems Approach and government purpose rights for technical data. Submissions are due by May 22, 2026.