Compact Highly Loaded Grain Technology (C)

The Department of the Navy is seeking a contractor to develop a concept design and build-to-print data package for a Compact Air-to-Air Missile Highly Loaded Grain. The scope of work includes identifying critical technology gaps, performing experiments on rocket motors and critical components, and conducting a design for manufacturing and assembly study to ensure cost and production goals are met. The ultimate objective is to mature the design to a state ready for entry into a Department of Defense Engineering and Manufacturing Development program. This forecast, categorized under research and development in physical and engineering sciences, will be performed in China Lake, California. Additionally, the contract may include an option for the contractor to demonstrate prototypical rocket motors based on the design package and further refine the technical data to support the transition into the formal development program.