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Lethal Innovation Foundry Technologies (LIFT) Program

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Submission Closed05/29/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, acting on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Lethality, is seeking industry partners through a Request for Information to establish Cooperative Research and Development Agreements under the Lethal Innovation Foundry Technologies program, aimed at advancing soldier lethality through the 6.8mm weapon platform. This initiative is not a procurement action and does not obligate the Government to award any contract or provide funding; instead, it serves as a market research tool to identify innovative technologies aligned with four key research areas: 6.8mm weapons systems focusing on weight reduction, signature mitigation, and barrel durability; fire control and optics emphasizing automated target acquisition, real-time ballistic computation, and low-SWaP power systems; advanced ammunition including novel projectile designs, temperature-stable propellants, and lightweight composite cases; and enabling technologies such as additive manufacturing, digital twin modeling, and simulation software. Potential partners must be U.S.-based or Canadian companies certified under the Joint Certification Program and must submit their proposals using the prescribed LIFT Scope Template, which requires detailed technical descriptions, alignment with the specified research areas, and a realistic request for Government Furnished Property including 6.8mm ammunition and weapons, along with documented cost-share or in-kind contributions. Submissions are due by 1600 EST on 29 May 2026 and must be emailed to two designated Army points of contact, with no use of online portals or other media specified. Evaluation of responses will prioritize scientific and technical merit, followed by relevance to the Army’s mission, and the realism of requested Government Furnished Property relative to proposed cost-sharing. The Government may provide GFP for testing at either vendor or Army facilities such as Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, with no requirement for formal inspections, packaging standards, or contract clauses at this stage. All costs associated with preparing and submitting a response are borne entirely by the respondent, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. No award or contract is anticipated as a result of this RFI; outcomes may lead to future CRADA negotiations to jointly develop capabilities without financial compensation to industry partners.

General Info

U.S. Army seeks industry partners for 6.8mm weapons innovation via non-funded CRADAs by May 2026.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-PicaView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Lethal Innovation Foundry Technologies Scope Template

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

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Response DeadlineMay 29

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Submission Closed

05/29/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Melissa Jimenez

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Full Description

1.0 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify interested and capable industry partners for the Lethal Innovation Foundry Technologies (LIFT) program.

As the Army modernizes its small arms capabilities, the transition to the 6.8mm platform represents a critical leap in soldier lethality. To maintain overmatch, PM SL is seeking to establish Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with industry to explore new, innovative, and enabling technologies that can generate new or enhanced capabilities for the Army’s portfolio of 6.8mm weapons systems, fire control/optics, and ammunition.

2.0 LIFT PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & CRADA OVERVIEW

The LIFT program is designed to create a collaborative environment between the Government and industry. This RFI serves as the primary entry point for establishing a CRADA.

Collaborative Assessment: This program provides a mechanism for Industry to submit innovative ideas and technologies for the Government to assess. Vendor assessments and testing may be conducted at vendor or Government Facilities.
Government Furnished Property (GFP): To facilitate research, the Government can provide GFP, to include 6.8mm ammunition and weapon systems, to CRADA partners.
CRADA Mechanics: A CRADA is a written agreement between a private company and a Government laboratory to work together on a collaborative research and development project. Please note: Under a CRADA, the Government cannot provide funds to the non-federal partner.

3.0 SUGGESTED RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST (RAI)

Vendors are encouraged, but not limited to submit technologies that align with one or more of the following RAIs within the 6.8mm ecosystem:

RAI #

Domain

Technical Focus Areas & Desired Capabilities

RAI 1

6.8mm Weapons Systems

Weight reduction (advanced materials), signature reduction (thermal/acoustic/flash), increased barrel life/durability, and advanced recoil mitigation systems.

RAI 2

Fire Control & Optics

Automated target acquisition/tracking, real-time environmental ballistic computation, network integration for augmented reality, and low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) power management.

RAI 3

Advanced Ammunition

Innovative projectile designs (terminal ballistics/armor penetration), advanced propellant technologies (temperature stability/reduced wear), and lightweight cartridge cases (polymer/composite).

RAI 4

Enabling Technologies

Advanced/additive manufacturing techniques, digital twin modeling, and simulation software for ballistics or durability testing.

4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this RFI are restricted to US companies and Canadian companies within the Joint Certification Program.

Interested vendors shall articulate their proposed research and technology by completing the attached LIFT Scope Template.

The Scope Template is designed to capture the vendor's technical approach, alignment with the RAIs, and resource requirements. Submissions must be sent electronically to melissa.s.jimenez-tenesaca.civ@army.mil AND stephanie.g.kless.civ@army.mil by 1600 EST 29 May 2026.

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government shall evaluate the submitted Scope Templates based on the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of importance:

Order of Importance

Evaluation Criterion

Description

Overall Scientific & Technical Merit

The innovativeness, technical feasibility, military utility, maturity of the technology, and potential impact of the proposed research on soldier lethality.

Relevance to the Army Mission

The potential contribution and extent to which the proposed research aligns with the objectives outlined in the specific Research Areas of Interest (RAI) detailed in Section 3.0.

GFP Realism and Value

The reasonableness of the requested Government Furnished Property (specifically, the total cost and quantity of the 6.8mm ammunition/weapons requested to execute the test plan) and the level of cost-share/in-kind contribution offered by the respondent.

6.0 DISCLAIMERS & ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICES

This is not a request for proposal, request for quotation, or invitation for bid, nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an acquisition approach, future business or CRADA engagements. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of any responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted or use of such information. All information received will be used for planning and market research purposes only.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information, administrative costs, or prototype development costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED.