{
    "id": "sam:5cda2f44503648df82fbb8b5f6cff4ea",
    "url": "https://outfortender.com/tender/sam-5cda2f44503648df82fbb8b5f6cff4ea",
    "official_notice": "https://sam.gov/opp/5cda2f44503648df82fbb8b5f6cff4ea/view",
    "title": "Contract Opportunity Network Enabled Weapons Trainer (NEWT)",
    "titles": {
        "en": "Contract Opportunity Network Enabled Weapons Trainer (NEWT)"
    },
    "description": "DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/ SOURCES SOUGHT FOR WHITE PAPERS ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is conducting market research to identify potential industry sources and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) capabilities. The PMX-201 Precision Strike Weapons, Effects Deployment Office (FXDO), Network Enabled Weapons Trainer (NEWT) Program requests interested parties submit a white paper detailing their proposed approach or existing capability to develop, manufacture, and maintain an airworthy, Aircraft Carrier suitable store that will emulate all Air launched DOW Network Enabled Weapons (NEW). SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Format: White papers must be submitted in PDF/Microsoft Word format. Page Limit: Responses shall not exceed 8 pages, excluding the cover page. Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 11-point font or larger. Deadline: All submissions must be received no later than (NLT) Date will be determined 09 November 2026, 5 pm Eastern Standard Time. Delivery: Submit via email to breanne.n.jilcott.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line: Response to N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM201-0360 – Company Name The Government acknowledges that white papers may contain proprietary or trade secret information. All proprietary information contained in the response must be clearly marked. The Government will safeguard properly marked proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Please do not submit classified information or pricing information in response to this RFI. Please provide the following information: 1. Company Name and Address 2. Cage Code and UEI Number 3. Company business size by NAICS code 4. Small Business Type(s), if applicable 5. Point of Contact for questions and/or clarifications (Name, Title, Phone, Email) 6. Telephone Number and email address 7. Web Page URL (if applicable) 8. Teaming Partners (if applicable) 9. Information regarding the viability to receive and process classified information with appropriate contact information 10. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. 11. Location(s) of work to be performed. Capabilities Statement: • Provide a detailed description of your company's experience, capabilities, and planned approach to develop and manufacture the following: Provide an agnostic Captive Carriage Network Enabled Weapons Trainer (NEWT) to emulate all Network Enabled Weapons (NEWs) employed by aircraft in the DoN inventory. This trainer will have the following: Supportable Platforms The NEWT shall be captive carried from DoN fixed wing platforms that employ Network-Enabled Weapons. The NEWT shall meet exportability requirements to FVEY. Reliability The NEWT shall have a minimum power on time of 4 hrs with a 30 min cool off period for Strike Fighter training, during which the NEWT can be cold soaked at altitude. Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) is 12-hour power-on operations. This includes power on deck (BIT, Mission Planning download, crypto verification) and power while airborne. BLOS communications are needed pre-employment, employment and post simulated launch of long-range NEWs. Supportability The NEWT shall be capable of off-aircraft BIT/ reprogramming using existing CMBRE or other follow-on systems. The NEWT shall be compatible with existing support equipment and test equipment (GSE). Ground Crew shall be able to change the NEWT to the weapon it is emulating without downloading the NEWT from the aircraft. The NEWT shall focus on software modularity instead of hardware interchangeability. The NEWT shall not require liquids or gases that need to be refilled. Program Protection The NEWT shall minimize or eliminate weapons CPI content. The NEWT shall meet current AT / Cyber standards for new hardware (if not already flight proven hardware). Environmental/Structural The NEWT shall be designed for the carrier environment. The NEWT shall be designed for a Vmax of 1.2 IMN The NEWT…",
    "description_language": "en",
    "buyer": "NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Dept of Defense",
    "country": "US",
    "country_name": "United States",
    "procedure": "Sources Sought - No Set aside used",
    "published": "2026-09-24",
    "deadline": "2026-11-09T17:00:00-05:00",
    "status": "open",
    "source": "sam"
}