Supersonic Missile Prototype Design & Development

The contract seeks a subcontractor to design, engineer, and develop a prototype of a supersonic counter-air missile featuring a modular architecture optimized for rapid integration of commercial or lightly modified commercial-off-the-shelf components. Emphasis is placed on digital design methodologies and end-to-end systems integration to accelerate development cycles and reduce reliance on custom-built elements, enabling faster prototyping and future scalability. The project requires proficiency in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, guidance technologies, and seamless hardware-software interoperability to meet performance targets for countering advanced aerial threats. Execution of this effort is governed under the NAICS code 336412 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, with the Department of Defense through the Aflcmc Ebi office as the overseeing agency. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, and responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. While no set-aside provisions or specific place of performance details are indicated, the nature of the work implies a need for secure facilities capable of handling sensitive defense technology, with integration and testing likely to occur at government-designated sites. Subcontractors must demonstrate technical maturity in supersonic flight systems and a proven ability to leverage commercial components under stringent military performance criteria.