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Request for Information (RFI) for Hard Kill Active Protection System (APS) Shoot Off

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PANDTA-26-P-0000_037889Federal

Submission Closed08/12/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Army is seeking industry input on the maturity, delivery timelines, and technical capabilities of Hard Kill Active Protection Systems (APS) through a Request for Information aimed at informing a future competitive shoot-off for system selection. Vendors are expected to demonstrate systems capable of defeating chemical energy threats such as RPGs, recoilless rifles, and ATGMs, as well as Group 1–2 unmanned aerial systems, without requiring mode switches, while operating within the Modular APS Framework (MAF) 2.2 architecture. Systems must be ruggedized to meet ATPD-2404 and ATPD-2407 environmental and electromagnetic compatibility standards, fit within constrained vehicle space compatible with the Vehicle Protection System Base Kit, and be produced entirely or with final assembly in the United States using components sourced only from U.S. or Five Eyes nations. Technical maturity must be at Technology Readiness Level 8 or higher, with clear Manufacturing Readiness Levels demonstrated, alongside detailed plans for sustainment across Crew, Field, and Depot maintenance levels, including logistics footprints for munitions, reload times, and diagnostic support. The Army is evaluating not only performance but also delivery schedules targeting March 2027 or March 2028, supply chain security, cost structures across quantities from 29 to 500 units, and the availability of source code and Government Purpose Rights for software interfaces to ensure long-term interoperability and cybersecurity. Responses must be unclassified, submitted via email by August 11, 2026, and include comprehensive details rather than simple yes/no answers, with supplemental materials allowed via DoD SAFE for files up to 8GB. There is no guarantee of a solicitation or contract award as a result of this RFI, but the selected system will have the opportunity for integration onto multiple Army combat vehicles, potential production, and fielding. Pricing, data rights, foreign component risks, and mitigation strategies form critical components of the evaluation, which will focus on selecting the most capable system through a trade-off process rather than a lowest-price approach.

General Info

U.S. Army seeks Hard Kill APS submissions by August 2026 for vehicle integration, performance, and cost evaluation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc- DtaView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Warren, MI, USA

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NONE

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RFI for Hard Kill Active Protection System Shoot Off

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Hard Kill APS RFI Questions Responses

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 28

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Amendment 1Aug 7

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 12

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Submission Closed

08/12/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

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Office AddressWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Kayla Stewart

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Kimberly A. Nelson

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Full Description

Hard Kill Active Protection System: This RFI is intended to help inform the Government on the maturity of industry Hard Kill APSs as well as the timeline it will take to deliver them.

The Army is seeking Hard Kill Active Protection System (APS) vendors to deliver a system to the Government for a competitive shoot off for down selection of the most capable system. The selected system will have the opportunity to move forward for potential integration into multiple Army combat vehicles, taken into production, and fielded. To be successful in this competition, vendors will need their systems to meet and demonstrate against system performance requirements, package into a limited space claim for vehicle integration, and operate within a Modular APS Framework (MAF) compliant architecture while maintaining a system competitive price point in production.

Please refer to the attachment for more information and list of questions.

Responses to this RFI should not simply be a yes/no answer, but rather provide insights and examples as to what your specific capabilities are. If you have supplemental products that you’re able to share with your responses, please attach them with your response. If the files are too large for email, please request a DoD SAFE link for files up to 8GB.

Disclaimer: The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: Responses must be submitted no later than August 11, 2026, at 11:59PM ET.
Submission Format: UNCLASSIFIED document submitted via email to the Points of Contact listed below. Note: Only UNCLASSIFIED documents will be accepted in response to this RFI.
Questions: Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted by August 4, 2026.

Point of Contact(s):

Kayla Stewart – Contract Specialist: Kayla.m.stewart18.civ@army.mil

Kim Nelson – Contract Officer: Kimberly.a.nelson86.civ@army.mil