Sources Sought: Long Range Standoff Production
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 (AFNWC) is conducting a Sources Sought for Long Range Standoff (LRSO) Production efforts. This market research aims to identify potential industry sources capable of providing the LRSO Weapon System, encompassing hardware, software, and associated support and sustainment. The place of performance is listed as Goulds, FL. Responses are due by June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The effort seeks capabilities for the full LRSO Weapon System lifecycle, including:
- LRSO nuclear cruise missile hardware and software.
- Telemetry instrumentation kits, trainers, simulators, and technical data.
- Obsolescence management, upgrades, production implementation, and pre-planned product improvement.
- Sustainment, aircraft integration, non-warranty repair, and containers.
- Replacement parts, program management, engineering, logistics, and test support.
- Support equipment, software/hardware upgrades, and repair infrastructure.
- Business management, hardware demilitarization/disposal, and administrative support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) with a 1300-person size standard.
- Set-Aside: The Government may consider a small business set-aside based on responses received.
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, by 4:00 P.M. (CDT).
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding 15 pages, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Small businesses with partial capabilities are encouraged to respond. Submissions must indicate the respondent's size and socio-economic status (e.g., SB, 8(a), HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB). All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Contact Information
Responses must be submitted electronically to Capt Alyssa Hurst (alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil) and Ms. Lexus Ivy (lexus.ivy@us.af.mil). The email subject line must read: "LRSO Production Capabilities". Allowable file types include .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, or .xls.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only; proposals are not being requested or accepted at this time. Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. The Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback, and no bid package or solicitation currently exists.