Thermal Protection System (TPS) | Project No. 25-07

S2MARTS: OPPORTUNITY STATUS UPDATE – Posted 26 August 2026 Due to delays beyond our control, this effort is on hold until further notice, but your proposal remains under evaluation. We do not have a revised schedule or timeline to share at this time, but the effort has not been canceled. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding. OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW: RFS Revision 2 – Posted 24 February 2026 The Government has issued a revision to the Request for Solutions (RFS) for the TPS opportunity. The response deadline has been extended to 10 March 2026 , and the anticipated award timeline is now projected for May 2026 . You can find the revised RFS in the Key Document section. Q&A Release – Posted on 06 February 2026 The Government has released the Q&A responses for the Thermal Protection System (TPS) opportunity. You can find the documentation for the Q&A release in the Key Documents Section. RFS Revision 1 – Posted 29 January 2026 The Government has revised the Request for Solution (RFS) for the Thermal Protection System (TPS) opportunity. The revision includes several changes to items within the revised RFS including Appendices added, a new response deadline, and a new anticipated award date. Appendices to the RFS on pages 21-24 . Responses are now due 24 February 2026 at 12:00 PM ET . Anticipated Award date is now April 2026 . You can find the revised RFS in the Key Document section. Project TALX – Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Event Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET During this hour-long event, the Government team shared additional details about the project and answer questions during a live Q&A session. Their insight into the opportunity are invaluable in crafting your solution. You can find the Project TALX Q&A responses, recording, and slide deck in the Key Documents section. Request for Solutions (RFS) – Posted on 09 January 2026 The Government has released the Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Thermal Protection System (TPS) opportunity. Please find the RFS and its accompanying documents (Attachments A, B, C, D, & E) in the Key Documents section on the right-hand side of this page. Opportunity RFS Questions due by 19 January 2026 at 12:00 PM ET – Submit your questions regarding the opportunities RFS using the “Submit Question” button located on the right-hand side of this page. Responses due by 09 February 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Coming Soon Notice – Posted on 7 July 2025 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a prototype solution for a Thermal Protection System (TPS) capable of safeguarding an advanced missile weapon system operating at hypersonic speed and high-temperature flight profiles. The results of this prototype project will inform potential follow-on production and integration decisions for next-generation missile systems. The Prototype Development of the Prototyping of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) project period of performance will be defined when the Request For Solutions (RFS) is released and by the performer’s proposed schedule. To view the full Coming Soon notice, please refer to the key document section on the right side of the page. TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES: Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? There are multiple ways to connect with potential partners. Organizations can opt into the teaming list to share and receive contact information or explore companies that presented during the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming event. These resources are designed to help you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships. Ways to Engage: Access the Innovator NETWORX Teaming Event Resources: During the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming session held on 14 July 2025 at 1:00 PM ET, organizations had 5–7 minutes to present their capabilities. The slide deck is available in the Key Docs section. If you’d like to connect with a presenter, you can use the contact information provided within the deck. Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out the form in the “Key Docs” section to the right. By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list. Important Note: Note that the teaming list will be updated on a rolling basis, but you will not receive notifications each time a new company is added; you’ll need to revisit the link to see the most recent updates.