Commercially-Based Supersonic Aerial Target Solutions
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Naval Air Systems Command, Program Management Office for Aerial Targets (PMA-208), is seeking information on commercially based supersonic aerial target solutions as part of market research for a potential prototype effort under Other Transaction Authority. The effort is aimed at identifying mature, non-developmental options that can meet Navy threat simulation needs while improving affordability and industrial base resilience. Interested solutions should be end-to-end, compatible with U.S. Navy range infrastructure, and able to address supersonic sea-skimmer and high-altitude supersonic diver scenarios, with capability demonstrations targeted for October 2028 through September 2029 and fleet support envisioned for the 2030-2034 timeframe. The place of performance is St. James, Maryland, and responses are to be submitted as a capability statement by June 1, 2026; the announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award.