RFI: Request for Information — Low-Cost Interceptors
Notice ID: MOSAIC-26-03
SAM.gov URL: https://sam.gov/opp/d3c303be9aec41fba8dd3fadab13e832/view
General Information
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Request for Information: Low-Cost Interceptors |
| Notice ID / Solicitation Number | MOSAIC-26-03 |
| Notice Type | Special Notice (Updated) |
| Status | Active |
| Original Published Date | May 15, 2026, 2:35 PM CDT |
| Updated Published Date | Jun 04, 2026, 4:44 PM CDT |
| Response Due Date | May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT (original and updated) |
| Inactive Date | Jun 13, 2026 |
Issuing Organization
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Department / Agency | Department of Defense (DoD) |
| Sub-tier | Department of the Army |
| Major Command | U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center |
| Sub Command | Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) |
| Office | W6J1 RCCTO Redstone |
| Contracting Office Address | USA RCCTO Contracting Office, 3307 Wells Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 |
Classification
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Service Code | 1410 — Guided Missiles |
| NAICS Code | 336414 — Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Set-Aside | No Set-Aside Used |
| Place of Performance | Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA |
Point of Contact
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Primary POC | MAJ Andrew Lang |
| Primary Email | [email protected] |
| RFI Submission Email | [email protected] |
Scope
The U.S. Army Capability Program Executive (CPE) Defensive Fires is conducting market research to identify existing capability for low-cost interceptors to serve as supplementals to the Integrated Fires Air and Missile Defense mission against the following threat sets (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, May 15):
- Air Breathing Threats (ABT)
- Cruise Missiles
- Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM)
- Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
The Government is specifically interested in identifying existing capability for All-Up Rounds (AUR), low-cost components (seeker, solid rocket motor, fire control, etc.), and Weapon System Integrators (WSI) utilizing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, May 15).
The RFI aims to identify potential solutions and industry partners capable of demonstrating capability in 4QFY26 (Q4 FY2026). Information provided by industry partners will inform topics for a future near-term Industry Day and level of potential participation in an anticipated near-term prize competition (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, May 15).
Five Problem Statements
The Government is soliciting information across five distinct problem statements. Respondents may address one or multiple; each must be submitted as a separate, standalone response (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, May 15):
| # | Problem Statement | Critical Cost Threshold | Required TRL/IRL | Page Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low-Cost Interceptor AUR and Fire Control — complete AUR + fire control defeating ABT, Cruise, CRBM, SRBM; must integrate with M903 launch station and IBCS | < $1,000,000 per AUR (prototype or production) | TRL 6+ | 10 pages |
| 2 | Low-Cost Rocket Motor — component-level solid rocket motor (SRM) meeting AMD kinetic/kinematic requirements; MIL-STD-1901 and Insensitive Munitions compliance | < $250,000 per unit | TRL 4+ | 5 pages |
| 3 | Low-Cost Seeker — component-level seeker for threat acquisition, tracking, and terminal guidance in contested/degraded environments (EW, weather, clutter) | < $250,000 per unit | TRL 4+ | 5 pages |
| 4 | Fire Control and Flight Guidance Implementation — component-level fire control and flight guidance; IBCS interoperability; HWIL or synthetic evaluation readiness | < $250,000 per unit | TRL 4+ | 5 pages |
| 5 | Weapon Systems Integrator (WSI) — MOSA integrator of components from PS 2, 3, 4 into functional AUR from M903; digital engineering environment required | Final AUR < $1,000,000 | High IRL | 10 pages |
Response Requirements
Responses were due electronically by 5:00 PM CST, May 29, 2026 to [email protected]. Subject line must read: “RFI for Low-Cost Interceptors for CPE Defensive Fires, Problem Statement #X – [Company Name]” (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, May 15).
Industry Day (Preliminary)
An Industry Day is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202. Finalized registration details are to be added to the SAM.gov notice at a later date. Target audience: prime contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture offerors with technical capabilities, facilities, and personnel to develop and deliver low-cost interceptor capability and components (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, Jun 04).
Prize Competition (Preliminary)
Following the Industry Day, the Government intends to host multiple prize competitions under 10 U.S.C. § 4025 — one for each of Problem Statements 1 through 4. No prize competition is planned for Problem Statement 5 (WSI). The notional structure awards monetary prizes based on demonstration performance, with first and second place prizes per problem statement. Potential funding instruments include Other Transaction for Prototype (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and prizes under 10 U.S.C. § 4025 (U.S. Army RCCTO, 2026, Jun 04).
Reference
U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. (2026, May 15; updated Jun 04, 2026). Request for information: Low-cost interceptors [Notice ID: MOSAIC-26-03]. SAM.gov. https://sam.gov/opp/d3c303be9aec41fba8dd3fadab13e832/view