Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) Industry Day
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6J1 RCCTO REDSTONEREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c16dfbdbc822441781b1bc35365a5e53/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is hosting an Industry Day for the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) on January 21-22, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. This event aims to discuss the CAML concept and acquisition strategy for an autonomous, highly mobile, air-transportable multi-domain fires launcher, which is intended to enhance the Army's existing launch capabilities through modernized chassis and palletized payloads. The target audience includes offerors with technical capabilities in developing CAML sub-system components and expertise as Weapon Systems Integrators. Interested parties must RSVP by December 31, 2025, and may request one-on-one sessions; for further inquiries, they can contact Jessica Salmon at jessica.j.salmon.civ@army.mil or Stephanie McCullough at stephanie.a.mccullough6.ctr@army.mil.

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    Jessica Salmon
    jessica.j.salmon.civ@army.mil
    Stephanie McCullough
    stephanie.a.mccullough6.ctr@army.mil
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    CAML Industry Day Annoucement (11 DEC 2025).pdf
    The Department of the Army is hosting an Industry Day on January 21-22, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, to discuss the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML). This event will provide an overview of the CAML concept and the acquisition strategy for this autonomous/optionally crewed, highly mobile, air-transportable, multi-domain fires launcher. The CAML is envisioned to augment or replace existing Army launchers, integrating a modernized chassis, autonomy, and palletized payloads to enhance fires capability. The target audience includes offerors with technical capabilities to develop CAML sub-system components (Autonomous Mobility Platform with Convoy Leader Vehicle; and a Munition Pallet) and those with expertise as Weapon Systems Integrators. Interested offerors must RSVP by December 31, 2025, and can request one-on-one sessions. Several firms, including KODA Technologies and Envisioneering, Inc., will serve as non-government advisors and are prohibited from competing on the acquisition. Attendees may need to execute Non-Disclosure Agreements with these advisory firms.
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