Launch Vehicle Manufacturing – Target-Class Rocket Systems

The contract entails the design, manufacture, and delivery of specialized launch vehicles intended for target or small payload missions, encompassing full integration of propulsion systems, avionics, structural components, and stage assembly. The work must meet stringent technical specifications to ensure reliability and performance in demanding operational environments, with all deliverables aligned to support defense-related test and evaluation objectives. Subcontractors are expected to demonstrate proven capability in developing compact, high-efficiency rocket systems suitable for precise trajectory control and mission-critical payload deployment. All work under this subcontract must be performed in Albuquerque, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 336414, which corresponds to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the FA8818 Assrd Acs To Spc Ssc/aak-kt office. No set-aside provisions are specified, and all eligible entities may respond, though selection will prioritize technical merit, production readiness, and past performance in similar defense aerospace programs.