Ground-Based, Medium-Caliber Gun Weapon System

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting market research via an RFI to gauge industry capability for a Ground‑Based, Medium‑Caliber Gun Weapon System that can engage subsonic cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The solicitation seeks information on fifteen baseline performance and technical attributes, including kill probability, range, sensor integration, cost per engagement, and deployability. Respondents must submit a concise (≤10‑page) unclassified PDF response by 9 Oct 2026, including company details, NAICS code (anticipated 332994), and any proprietary markings. No funding is provided for the RFI; future procurement is not guaranteed. • Focus: air‑defense gun system for medium‑caliber munitions, targeting cruise missiles and UAS (Groups 1‑5). • Fifteen required baseline metrics (e.g., Salvo Pk vs CM/UAS, Effective Slant Range, Magazine Depth, Integrated Sensor Capability, Cost per Engagement, Transportability). • Trade‑space considerations: munition performance vs cost/gun capability, organic sensor suite, rapid deployability. • Submission format: PDF, ≤10 pages (cover page excluded), specific naming convention, unclassified. • Required company data: name, address, UEI, CAGE, contact info, ownership status, size status, facility clearance, NAICS (332994). • Deadline: 09 Oct 2026 1700 EST; late submissions may be rejected. • No payment for RFI response; potential future contract not assured.