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RFI for Next Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missiles

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DARPA-SN-26-93Federal

Submission Closed11/06/2026, 05:00:00 PM EST

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AI Contract Overview

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office has issued Request for Information DARPA-SN-26-93 to gather industry input for the development of a Next Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missile (NGHCM). This sources-sought action is intended to refine technical requirements, validate programmatic assumptions, and inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future competitive solicitation. DARPA is specifically seeking revolutionary concepts that provide significant leaps in range, speed, and altitude while prioritizing affordability and manufacturability through a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly philosophy. The RFI focuses on three primary areas: trade space exploration and concept development, evaluation of critical technologies such as high-energy density fuels and thermal management, and innovative test and evaluation technologies including novel range safety architectures. Interested parties must submit responses in English by November 6, 2026, ensuring they do not exceed fifteen single-sided pages using 11-point font. Submissions should include a technical description, a bibliography, and an optional graphic overview slide. Strict security protocols are in place for the handling and marking of proprietary information, Controlled Unclassified Information, and classified data, with requirements for separate transmission of classified materials. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; therefore, no reimbursement for response costs will be provided, and no formal evaluation factors or contract values have been established at this time.

General Info

DARPA seeks industry input for developing a Next Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missile.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

amendment

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rfi

High

7 pages · rfi

High

q-and-a

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

4 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 7

special-notice

Notice updatedAug 20

Response deadline time changed from 12:00 PM UTC to 9:00 PM UTC on Oct 6, 2026. The notice description changed.

Deadline changedSep 28

Response deadline changed from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026.

Notice updatedSep 30

Response deadline time changed from 10:00 PM UTC to 12:00 PM UTC on Nov 6, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 22

Response deadline time changed from 12:00 PM UTC to 10:00 PM UTC on Nov 6, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineNov 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

11/06/2026, 05:00:00 PM EST

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Contacts

TTO Acquisition Team

Full Description

Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) will be used to refine the Government's technical requirements, validate programmatic assumptions, and inform the acquisition strategy for a potential competitive Program Solicitation (PS). The primary intent of this RFI is to inform industry of a potential new DARPA program and to encourage innovative contractor/subcontractor teaming arrangements between traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, technology developers, and specialized test and evaluation (T&E) providers prior to formal solicitation.