Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) RFI
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6J1 RCCTO BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5806, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f114b0800c84cd39e771d7de782615b/view
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    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking potential sources to prototype a Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States. The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) requires technical skills, facilities, tooling, and personnel to support the prototyping process. The prototype HVP solution should be delivered by 4QFY27, followed by an Operational Demonstration (OD) in FY28. The prototype will eventually be delivered to soldiers as a residual combat capability. The assumption for contract award is 3QFY25. For more details, refer to the attached Request for Information (RFI).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua E. Flinn
    joshua.e.flinn.civ@army.mil
    Sydney Horn
    sydney.m.horn.civ@army.mil
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    RFI HVP_final 20240708.pdf
    RFI HVP Rev1_20240719.pdf
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