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REQUEST FOR WHITE PAPER ORGANIC PRECISION FIRES - MEDIUM (OPF-M) SYSTEM

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M67854-26-I-1047Federal

Submission Closed05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Marine Corps is conducting market research through a Request for White Paper (RFW) to identify industry capabilities for the Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M) program, a man-portable loitering munition system designed to provide the Fleet Marine Force with beyond-line-of-sight, precision anti-armor capability in distributed operations. The system must be carried by dismounted Marines, weigh less than 35 pounds for the all-up round and under 20 pounds for the Ground Control Station, and deliver a range exceeding 25 kilometers with a loiter time of more than 20 minutes while operating in austere environments under extreme weather, shock, and electromagnetic interference conditions. Respondents are required to demonstrate alignment with Baseline System Capabilities including modular warhead and power pack design, man-in-the-loop control, in-flight re-tasking, abort capability, and compatibility with Naval Qualifiable energetics and fuzing systems, along with GPS-denied navigation and signature reduction features. The RFW is not a solicitation for proposals or a binding contract, and no payment or entitlement to costs will result from submission; responses are strictly limited to 15 pages and must exclude classified information. All submissions must be uploaded electronically via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange platform by May 26, 2026, using 12-point font and one-inch margins, with supplemental test reports allowed as separate attachments not counted toward the page limit. Companies must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, declare their size and socioeconomic status including eligibility for small business set-asides, certify compliance with the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act, and disclose facility locations, production capabilities, and past contract experience. The program anticipates a prototype Other Transaction Authority award in FY26 Q4 for development and demonstration, with production awards beginning in FY28 following Government verification of a minimum viable product. No formal evaluation factors, pricing data, contract clauses, or inspection procedures are detailed at this stage, as this RFW serves solely to inform future acquisition strategy and identify potential vendors under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1). Participation does not guarantee inclusion in a follow-on solicitation, and no debriefings will be provided.

General Info

USMC seeks technology info for man-portable loitering precision strike system targeting armored threats.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Quantico, VA, USA

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NONE

Documents

M67854-26-I-1047 Request for White Paper Organic Precision Fires - Medium

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M67854-26-I-1047 Request for White Paper Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M)

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M67854-26-I-1047 Request for White Paper Organic Precision Fires - Medium System

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RFW Vendor Questions and Government Responses

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

Sources Sought

Deadline changedApr 23

Response deadline time changed from 9:00 PM UTC to 2:00 PM UTC on May 26, 2026.

Notice updatedMay 13

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Contacts2 people available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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Cathy Boxley

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Josh LIM

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Full Description

**An amendment has been made to this RFW to update the table in Part 4: Corporate Experience. We ask that you provide information about your firm IAW the conditions under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 (d)(1). Responses to vendor questions have also been posted.

This Request for White Paper (RFW) is issued by the United States Marine Corps to conduct market research and identify potential solutions for the Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M) program. This RFW shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotations, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a company's submission of responses to this announcement, or the Government's use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. The Government may use the information provided to refine its acquisition strategy and performance specifications. Do not submit classified information as it will not be accepted.

The Organic Precision Fires - Medium (OPF-M) provides the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) with an organic, loitering, beyond line-of-sight, and precision strike capability. Marines will employ OPF-M at the tactical level to enable engagement of armored targets beyond the range of direct fire weapons while minimizing collateral damage and exposure to enemy direct and indirect fires during distributed operations. OPF-M will be transported aboard tactical vehicles and then carried by dismounted Marines. This dismounted system will enhance target engagement capability by providing an Anti-Armor destruction capability beyond enemy detection and engagement ranges and in conjunction with other combined arms to support the employing unit’s scheme of maneuver.

The PdM OPF-M program is looking to deliver capability to the Marine Corps in phased releases. The first phase will deliver Baseline System Capabilities (BSC) aimed at delivering procurement-ready capability within one (1) year of contract award. Concurrently, the Marine Corps plans to invest in Capability Growth Areas (CGA) aimed at developing improvements to the BSC for follow-on phased releases. Under this program, the Government is seeking to understand the current state of technology for man-portable loitering munition systems capable of providing long-range, precision fires against a range of targets. Responses to this RFW shall not exceed 15 pages. The Government is interested in solutions from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, to ensure a wide range of technologies and approaches are considered.

The Government is issuing this RFW in anticipation of an upcoming competitive process under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The white paper will be reviewed by the Government against needs such as the BSC, production capabilities, and feasibility potential towards the CGAs detailed in this RFW. Respondents whose submissions indicate alignment with the Government’s capability priorities may be invited to participate in a procurement effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Any solicitation that follows this RFW will be issued by invitation only. The Government reserves the right to invite any number of respondents to the RFW or none at all and is not obligated by this announcement to issue a subsequent solicitation or make any award. Debriefs and assessment results will not be provided to respondents, as the primary objective of this RFW is to inform the Government on the current state of the art regarding Loitering Munitions.

The Government anticipates the acquisition phases will be as follows:

Prototype OTA Award: A formal solicitation will be issued in FY26 Q4, inviting proposals for a limited number of prototype OTA awards in FY27 or earlier for demonstrations, further development, testing, and potential future production consideration.
Production Award: Following Government verification of a minimum viable product, one or more vendors may be selected for production awards beginning in FY28.

Please see the attached RFW for additional details.