Rapid Prototyping & Production Engineering

The contract seeks to establish robust production processes and tooling for the rapid prototyping and high-volume manufacturing of a counter-air missile system, with a strong emphasis on affordability and scalability to meet future defense needs. The focus is on transitioning from developmental prototypes to efficient, repeatable manufacturing methods that reduce costs while maintaining performance and reliability standards across production batches. This effort involves engineering solutions that support high producibility, enabling agile response to operational requirements and potential future upgrades without significant retooling or expense. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the FA8659 Aflcmc Ebi office, and falls under the NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026, indicating a tight timeline for qualified industry partners to submit proposals. The place of performance and specific location details are not provided, suggesting flexibility in where the production engineering and tooling development will be conducted, as long as it aligns with the program’s objectives. The emphasis on scalability ensures that the selected contractor can support both immediate prototyping needs and long-term production scaling to meet potential bulk demand.