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Request for Information (RFI) for a Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR)
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The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) FA8659-26-W-0001 seeking industry input on the Family of Affordable Mass Missiles – Beyond Adversary’s Reach (FAMM-BAR) program. This RFI aims to conduct market research to identify qualified sources capable of designing, developing, and manufacturing an adaptable, affordable air-to-surface munition system. Initially envisioned as a single FAMM-BAR solution, the requirement has now been split into two distinct configurations: FAMM-P BAR for palletized deployment from cargo aircraft and FAMM-L BAR for lugged deployment on fighters and other aircraft. Currently, the Government’s immediate focus is on the FAMM-P BAR variant, with FAMM-L BAR specifications to be addressed later and no updates being accepted for that variant at this time. Respondents are invited to submit a detailed white paper of no more than 10 pages covering their technical capabilities and relevant company profile information, including DUNS and CAGE codes, NAICS classification, and points of contact. The RFI specifically requests information on the respondent’s ability to support both air-to-surface and surface-to-surface delivery, although the latter is for information purposes only and not a requirement to modify designs. The Government expects potential production rates of 1,000 to 2,000 units annually over five years, including possible Foreign Military Sales. Submissions must be unclassified, and proprietary information clearly marked. Previous submissions under the original FAMM-BAR RFI will be retained, but updates reflecting the narrowed FAMM-P BAR focus can be voluntarily provided by 12 June 2026. An Industry Day was conducted, and a Q&A document specific to FAMM-P BAR is available upon request. All responses should be submitted via email to the contracting office at AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil. This RFI is strictly for informational and planning purposes to assist the Government in assessing industry capabilities and is not a solicitation or commitment to contract. The contemplated munition system aligns with DoD goals of streamlined, affordable weapons with significant standoff range, deployable through standardized palletized interfaces compliant with the DAS 2.1 system. Specific packaging, preservation, and marking requirements reference the DAS 2.1 pallet system standards, but detailed technical data packages are provided only upon request. The RFI does not include formal contract clauses, evaluation criteria
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AMENDMENT NOTICE: Requirement Separation, Industry Day Questions and Answers (Q&A), and Call for Updates
1. Background: Following further internal Government review, the capability originally identified as FAMM-BAR has been separated into two distinct requirements: FAMM-P BAR (Palletized) and FAMM-L BAR (Lugged).
2. Current Focus (FAMM-P): The immediate focus of this RFI is exclusively on the FAMM-P BAR requirement. The FAMM-L BAR requirement will be further defined and addressed by the Government at a later date. The USG will not accept any updates for FAMM L.
3. Industry Day Q&A: A Q&A document generated from the recent Industry Day is now available. Please note that the Government’s answers provided in this document are specific to the FAMM-P BAR requirement. To receive a copy of this Q&A document, interested parties must submit a request via email to: aflcmc.ebiw.contracting@us.af.mil.
4. Instructions for Submission Updates: The Government will retain and utilize all information already received under the original FAMM-BAR RFI, as it remains highly relevant to ongoing market research. Respondents do not need to resubmit their previous white papers or responses.
However, if respondents wish to provide updates, addendums, or clarifications to their previous submissions based specifically on the FAMM-P BAR focus and the associated Q&A answers, they are invited to do so. Additionally, we invite any suggestions or recommendations to improve this product; please ensure these are provided in a clearly marked section.
5. Submission Deadline: Any voluntary updates must be submitted via email to aflcmc.ebiw.contracting@us.af.mil No Later Than (NLT) 10:00 AM Central Time on 12 June 2026.
This updated RFI is also posted on https://eglincsoportal.us/.
ORIGINAL
1.0 PURPOSE
The Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Weapons (PAE-W) is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the capabilities to design, develop, and manufacture an adaptable and affordable Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM). This RFI is issued to gather information from industry on their abilities to perform these tasks in an affordable and expedited manner.
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Adaptive Weapons Division, Weapons Capacity Task Force (EBIW), Eglin AFB, FL issues this RFI to help determine the technical capability and qualifications of industry to meet a need to produce FAMM-BAR for the Government and Foreign Military Sales. The potential procurement objective is to produce an inventory for the Government and Foreign Military Sales. The expectation is that the annual production orders will range from 1000 – 2000 units per year for 5 years (procurement numbers will vary by year).
The program office seeks to streamline the battlespace by developing a single, common, air-to-surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range. The core concept is a singular design that allows for the primary deployment method via Palletized: For long-range strike from cargo aircraft. The Government is also presenting trade space for a secondary deployment method from the same singular design via Lugged: For long-range employment on fighter and additional aircraft.
The program office requests more information on your current design and if it includes the ability for the munition to be delivered from air to surface, and surface to surface by Army and Navy systems. This is not a request to change your current design to satisfy other services and strictly for information gathering nor is it a demand signal from the other services.
3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION
See attached RFI document.
4.0 SECURITY
The anticipated security level for this Agreement will be UNCLASSIFIED. Highlight any work in which your organization may be classified above this level, and the ability to handle and store at those levels within your response.
5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Respondents to this RFI should adhere to the following details. Interested parties are requested to respond with a white paper in the following format: Microsoft Word compatible; 10 pages or less (including cover and administrative pages); 1-inch margins; and 12-point font (or larger). Interested parties should provide a company profile to include the following:
- Company Name
- Company Address
- Point of Contact
- E-mail Address
- Website Address
- Telephone Number
- Business Category as it relates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332993 numbers of employees
- DUNS number / CAGE Code
Interested sources should submit their information via email only. Please include “RFI Response: FAMM-BAR” in the subject line and reply no later than 1700 hrs on 29 April 2026 to the following email AFLCMC.EBIW.Contracting@us.af.mil. Submission of a white paper is required to receive an invitation to the FAMM-BAR Industry Day scheduled for 6 May 2026. Interested sources must include the names and email addresses of up to three (3) attendees within their submission. All submittals should be UNCLASSIFIED. Any questions should be emailed to the same personnel mentioned above. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the US Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the result of this survey. Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked. To aid the Government in its review, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
6.0 DISCLAIMER
This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties’ expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked or clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued, but will be used to invite participants for one-on-one industry day appointments.