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Ground-Based Launcher Request for Information (RFI)

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FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0002Federal

Submission Closed08/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio is conducting market research through a Request for Information to explore potential industry capabilities for a Ground-Based Launcher. This RFI, identified by solicitation number FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0002, is strictly for gathering information and does not represent a solicitation for proposals, nor does it obligate the government to initiate a contract or issue a future Request for Proposal. Responses are due by August 7, 2026, and submissions must align with the North American Industry Classification System code 336419. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business size or veteran-owned category, and the government is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this stage. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the designated point of contact, Christopher Core, with Heather Bakker available as a secondary contact for clarification. The response must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal linked in the official posting, and interested parties are advised to review all provided documentation for detailed technical expectations and requirements.

General Info

Air Force seeks industry input for Ground-Based Launcher via RFI due August 7, 2026, through SAM.gov.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

NAICS

336419 - Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFI Ground-Based Launcher 17Jul26

rfi

High

RFI Ground-Based Launcher Rev 1 (8 Aug 26)

rfi

High

Guidance for the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the U.S. National Airspace

policy-memorandum

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 17

Sources Sought

Notice updatedAug 7

Response deadline changed from Aug 7, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineAug 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

Contacts

Christopher Core

contact@example.gov

Heather Bakker

contact@example.gov

Full Description

***Revision 1 - The RFI submission due date has been extended to 14 August 2026, 1700 EST.***

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting market research to identify viable industry solutions for a Ground-Based Launcher.

This is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not seeking proposals, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals at this time.

Please see the attached document for additional details.