Phased Launch Test Demonstration (PLTD)

SOL #: N0016426SNB30Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NSWC CRANE
CRANE, IN, 47522-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Crane, IN

NAICS

National Security (928110)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development (AC13)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 10, 2026
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Action Date
Jun 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is advancing a prototype project opportunity, the Phased Launch Test Demonstration (PLTD), for Strategic Systems Programs. This initiative, managed by the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) consortium, seeks to accelerate the readiness of test infrastructure for critical strategic missile systems. This is a Special Notice announcing a Request for Solutions (RFS) for an other transaction prototype project under 10 U.S.C. 4022. Responses are due June 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

The PLTD project will focus on rapid prototyping and a phased testing approach to generate early data, guiding key development decisions for future missile and launcher subsystems. Key activities include:

  • Initial phases: Conducting air launch tests.
  • Final phases: Conducting underwater launch tests.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Other Transaction Prototype Project (10 U.S.C. 4022) via RFS
  • Consortium: S2MARTS Consortium
  • Published Date: February 10, 2026
  • Questions Due Date: May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET
  • Response Due Date: June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET

Eligibility

  • Respondents must be members of the S2MARTS Consortium.
  • Membership information is available at S2MARTS.org.

Additional Notes

  • Agency: Department of the Navy
  • Office: NSWC Crane Division
  • Place of Performance: Crane, IN, United States
  • NAICS Code: 928110 – National Security
  • Point of Contact: Jordan Phillips (jordan.r.phillips6.civ@us.navy.mil)
  • Additional information regarding the PLTD RFS is available on the S2MARTS website.

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