Market Research for Long Range Fires Capabilities

The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) within the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense is conducting market research to identify offensive and defensive long-range fires prototypes capable of countering near-peer adversaries. This Sources Sought notice, issued under solicitation number 2026-L-0001, targets tangible systems ready for evaluation or near-term demonstration, including kinetic and non-kinetic applications as well as adaptations of commercial technologies. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC12 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Applied Research. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement.

The primary purpose of this notice is to vet traditional and non-traditional defense organizations before releasing the full Request for Information (RFI) and establishing secure channels for classified discussions. Interested parties must provide administrative and personnel data, including CAGE codes and citizenship status, to the LRF RFI Team to proceed with the vetting process. Responses are due by May 29, 2026. While the place of performance is listed as Washington, DC, the scope focuses on identifying demonstrable solutions for the Long Range Fires Portfolio. There are currently zero attachments associated with this notice.