Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Adaptive Weapons Division (EBIW), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR). The purpose is to identify industry sources capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing an adaptable and affordable family of mass missiles. The goal is a single, common, air-to-surface munition with significant standoff range, primarily deployable via palletized cargo aircraft, with a secondary option for lugged deployment from fighter aircraft. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, at 1700 hrs EST.
Scope of Work
The Air Force seeks information on industry's ability to produce FAMM-BAR for both Government and Foreign Military Sales, with an anticipated annual production of 1,000-2,000 units for five years. Key performance attributes include a range of ≥ 1000 NM, speed ≥ 0.7 M, targeting slow-moving maritime assets, and mid-course navigation. The RFI also requests information on designs that allow for delivery from air-to-surface and surface-to-surface by Army and Navy systems, purely for information gathering.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Potential Procurement: 5 years, 1,000-2,000 units annually.
- Consideration: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement (10 U.S.C. § 4022).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 1700 hrs EST.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a white paper via email only to AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil with "RFI Response: FAMM-BAR" in the subject line. The white paper should be Microsoft Word compatible, 10 pages or less (including cover), with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. It must include a company profile (Name, Address, POC, Email, Website, Phone, NAICS 332993, DUNS/CAGE Code). The anticipated security level is UNCLASSIFIED; respondents should highlight capabilities for higher classifications if applicable.
Key Clarifications & Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Submission of a white paper is required to be eligible for an invitation to the FAMM-BAR Industry Day scheduled for May 6, 2026. Not all white paper submissions will qualify for an invitation; only those whose solutions meet the requirement will be invited. While the RFI focuses on complete system solutions, information on sub-system levels is accepted and will be discussed separately. Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for DAS 2.1 or 3.0 will not be provided, but the DAS 2.1 ICD, top-level drawing, and DAS 3.0 Pallet Control Module (PCM) ICD, along with specific DAS 2.1 pallet specifications, are available upon request.