Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) for Task Force (TF) Strategic Integrated Kinetic Effects (STRIKE) Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Test Range Services
ID: PANRSA-25-P-0000-005243Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5200, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

OPERATION OF MISSILE SYSTEM FACILITIES (M1BF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5865c4682a6b461a803723c775c9acfa/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 29, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 11, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for providing test range services for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and Mid-Range Capability (MRC) flight testing. The procurement aims to gather information on capabilities and resources necessary to support LRHW and MRC activities scheduled from 2026 through Summer 2029, including engineering services and access to test ranges with specific operational requirements. This initiative is critical for the development and testing of advanced missile systems, which play a vital role in national defense. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers detailing their technical approach and relevant experience, with responses due to the primary contact, Paul Daugherty, at paul.c.daugherty4.civ@army.mil. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and all costs incurred in response to the RFI will be at the respondents' expense.

Point(s) of Contact
Paul Daugherty
paul.c.daugherty4.civ@army.mil
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