Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Weapons Capacity Task Force (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 potential sources capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing an adaptable, affordable, and long-range air-to-surface munition. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, and are required for an invitation to the Industry Day on May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The program office seeks to develop a single, common, air-to-surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range. The core concept involves a singular design allowing for primary deployment via Palletized methods (from cargo aircraft) and offering trade space for a secondary Lugged deployment method (from fighter and additional aircraft). The RFI also requests information on the munition's ability to be delivered from air-to-surface and surface-to-surface by Army and Navy systems, purely for information gathering.
Key Performance Attributes:
- Range: ≥ 1000 NM
- Speed: ≥ .7 M
- Target Set: Slow moving maritime
- Mid-course navigation: Yes
- Manufacturing Rate Per Vendor: ≥ 1,000 AUR per year
The potential procurement objective is to produce an inventory for the Government and Foreign Military Sales, with annual production orders ranging from 1000 – 2000 units per year for 5 years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Potential Agreement: Responses should consider meeting criteria for an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement (10 U.S.C. § 4022).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 1700 hrs EST.
- Industry Day: May 6, 2026 (invitation based on white paper submission).
- Published: April 22, 2026.
Submission Instructions
- Format: White paper, Microsoft Word compatible, 10 pages or less (including cover/administrative pages), 1-inch margins, 12-point font.
- Content: Include a company profile (Name, Address, POC, Email, Website, Phone, Business Category (NAICS 332993), DUNS/CAGE Code).
- Method: Email only to AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil.
- Subject Line: "RFI Response: FAMM-BAR".
- Industry Day Attendees: Include names and email addresses of up to three attendees within your submission.
- Security: Anticipated security level is UNCLASSIFIED. Highlight any higher classification capabilities.
- Clarifications: While the RFI focuses on complete system solutions, information on modular capabilities or sub-system levels is accepted and does not require a formal white paper format. The Government will not provide DAS 2.1 or 3.0 Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Respondents are responsible for all associated costs. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, but submission is required for an invitation to the Industry Day.