REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Solutions to Enhance US Rocket-Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) Propulsion Technologies
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket and Space Propulsion Division, has issued a Request for Information to identify specific investments and technology solutions that enhance U.S. Rocket-Based Combined Cycle propulsion systems for high-speed applications. Respondents must address key development areas such as integrating liquid storable rotating detonation rocket engines, optimizing propulsion-airframe designs, utilizing non-cryogenic storable oxidizers like High Test Peroxide, and establishing a path to flight-test demonstration at Technology Readiness Level 6. The market research seeks to analyze current domestic industrial base capabilities, leverageable government test facilities, state-of-the-art computational modeling, and storable propellant logistics while strictly excluding turbine-based combined cycles and cryogenic propellants. Written responses must not exceed 10 pages total, or five pages per responsive scenario, and must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Alessandra Barzaghi-Martin by the deadline of 30 days after the notice publication date.