Contacts, documents and full notice history are available with a subscription.
Sources Sought Expired 7 notices

Fourth Gen Rocket Motor Semitrailer (RMS4) FA8214RMS4

Solicitation FA8214RMS4 Copied Notice ID 55904639c7c14d68a0906d678a446504 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA8214 AFNWC PZBB
SAM.gov
Posted
Jul 16, 2025
Deadline
Sep 01, 2025
Set-aside
None
NAICS
333924
PSC
2330

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025

A form-fit-function replacement for the RMS4 trailer is being explored to transport MMIII missile boosters, with market research to determine if a commercially available or non-developmental solution can meet the stringent requirements of nuclear weapons operations. The effort aims to procure a total of 16 trailers (1–2 during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development and the remaining in production) to address obsolescence, spare parts scarcity, and updates to the technical data package, with the trailer providing vibration/shock control and a temperature-controlled environment, and capable of being integrated with a standard tractor.

Interested firms must submit a white-paper capability statement (up to 10 pages) using the provided template, addressing: past performance and any CPAR ratings and improvement plans, data rights and proprietary concerns, anticipated use of subcontractors and small-business participation, and the ability to retain inspection records. Include plans for process improvement (Six Sigma, etc.), experience with AS9100/ISO quality standards and relevant welding and IPC/AS standards, and experience with FEA, testing (shock, vibration, EMI/EMC, environmental), and test houses. Provide design and production timelines (design, development, testing, production), recommended EMD/production unit quantities, and the feasibility of delivering trailers only (with trailer-tractor integration per requirements). Also describe manufacturing facilities (minimum size), engineering and systems engineering experience with Air Force programs, and provide information on data rights under DFARS. Access to attachments requires DD 2345 certification. Responses are for planning purposes and do not constitute a solicitation.

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. The Government is actively conducting market research to identify potential Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) solutions for the transport trailers. A key objective of this market research is to determine the feasibility of leveraging existing commercial capabilities to meet the program's requirements. Should viable commercial solutions be identified that fully satisfy the stringent performance, security, safety, and reliability specifications inherent to nuclear weapons operations, it is the Government's intent to pursue a commercially available approach to the maximum extent practicable. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit (ECU) provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Contracting If contractor has received Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) ratings, for the NAICS Code(s) listed or similar, of Marginal or below in the last 5 years explain what has/will be implemented to facilitate Very Good or Exceptional ratings going forward. For each CPAR rating, please provide the associated contract number. For contracts your company has performed with the Government for development or design of an item, how did the end of contract value compare to the initial value? Was a cost performance index (CPI) figure available from earned value data? For each contract, please provide the associated contract number. IAW DFARS 252.227, please describe the anticipated data rights associated with this effort and explain any rationale for proprietary data. Please provide expected usage of sub-contractors (responsibilities of subcontractor(s), expected percentage of work to sub-contractor(s), etc.), as well as, expected usage percentage of small business sub-contractors. Please confirm the contractor is able to keep, complete, and make available to the Government, records of its inspections related to contract performance (i.e., manufacturing line inspection, certifications of conformance, etc.). How does the contractor identify inefficiencies in personnel (quantity of certified weld inspectors, employee retention, etc.), processes (quality, manufacturing, etc.), or programs? Provide examples. How does the contractor identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes (e.g., SixSigma processes, +QDIP, etc.)? How long does it take to implement the changes? Provide examples. Please provide examples of experience with inspection to AS9100 or other quality management standards, Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), and periodic & sporadic Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)/government inspections. Systems Engineering Please provide current or previous experience with Air Force engineering and design contracts, as well as Systems Engineering processes. For each contract, please provide the associated contract number. Tractors are not incorporated in this RFI (RFI is for Trailer only). Confirm contractor does not object to solely delivery of trailers and the trailer integration with a standard Tractor, as defined in provided requirement document. Please provide expected timelines for design, development, testing, and production phases EMD phase (1 unit vs 2 units) including: design, manufacturing, and testing. Production (options for 14 or 15 units, tiered pricing, etc.). Please provide recommended quantity of EMD / Production units to increase schedule flexibility, reduce test risk, and mature manufacturing risk. Technical Documents Within the last 10 years, please provide current or previous experience (and contract numbers) with Semitrailer design and construction. MMIII / ICBM weapons systems. What is your current process for revision control of technical documents? What do you expect to change (if any) for the RMS4 contract? What is your process for validating technical requirements? After allocated baseline is established, what is the process for validating technical changes and documentation for design changes? Please provide level of experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling or equivalent analysis to complete structural analysis on semitrailer design. What software are you proficient with? Provide examples of contracts (with contract number) of previous FEA experience. What testing practices has your company implemented on previous semitrailer designs (e.g., shock and vibration, Electromagnetic Interference /Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Pulse, environmental, etc.)? Is it customary for your company to do dry-run testing prior to government customer attending? Does your company have established contracts or previous experiences with test houses that can support test requirements on large assets? Please provide information on shop space and manufacturing facilities (90,000 square foot minimum) to provide context regarding adequate availability and space for full production of the RMS4. Processes/Standards Please provide any standards the contractor is compliant to and certified to, including Quality management system standards Quality product standards Quality process standards SAE AS9100 ISO 14001 SAE AS6500 ISO 45001 Weld process and training certifications (steel, aluminum, etc.) AWS Standards (D1.1, D1.2, D1.17, etc.) AWS B5.2 Training process for employees, including retention rates for current personnel and any expectations to increase personnel to support this contract. Assembly Manufacturing / Design ASME Y14 Workmanship Electrical IPC J-STD-001 IPC-A-610J IPC/WHMA-A-620E RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and General Requirements is limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Jul 16, 2025

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Detail how your company plans for and mitigates discrete risks related to cost, schedule, and technical ability. Detail examples, from previous contracts, of how your company has planned for and mitigated issues involving the procurement of items with long-lead times. Using NAICS code 336212, detail whether your business meets the small business classification. At what stages in the manufacturing process would you recommend Government Mandatory Inspection Points or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspection points? Use previous contracts as examples (include applicable contract number(s)). Indicate years of experience for each phase of the Department of Defense acquisitions process (i.e., Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, EMD, and Production & Deployment). Provide expected schedule durations starting at contract award through qualification testing and delivery; include all engineering gates and milestones one could reasonably expect for the RMS4 effort. Provide an estimate cost range as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from contract award through qualification testing and delivery; including individual ROM pricing for: Engineering and design Testing Production Per unit cost (tiered pricing if applicable) Please identify expectations for testing locations for requirements assumed to be verified by test based on the attached System Requirements Document (SRD) (i.e., what would you do in house vs. at another facility). List experience with environmental (e.g., rain, hot/cold, sunshine, etc.) testing. List experience with shock and vibration testing for vehicles. Share the mitigation strategy for managing intellectual property, including drawings, welding standards, specifications, etc., as technology matures? If awarded, what would your company expect the team size to be throughout the RMS4 contract (e.g., engineers, program managers, welding staff, certified weld inspectors, electricians, etc.)? RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 4 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit increased to 20 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Sep 19, 2025

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Detail how your company plans for and mitigates discrete risks related to cost, schedule, and technical ability. Detail examples, from previous contracts, of how your company has planned for and mitigated issues involving the procurement of items with long-lead times. Using NAICS code 336212, detail whether your business meets the small business classification. At what stages in the manufacturing process would you recommend Government Mandatory Inspection Points or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspection points? Use previous contracts as examples (include applicable contract number(s)). Indicate years of experience for each phase of the Department of Defense acquisitions process (i.e., Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, EMD, and Production & Deployment). Provide expected schedule durations starting at contract award through qualification testing and delivery; include all engineering gates and milestones one could reasonably expect for the RMS4 effort. Provide an estimate cost range as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from contract award through qualification testing and delivery; including individual ROM pricing for: Engineering and design Testing Production Per unit cost (tiered pricing if applicable) Please identify expectations for testing locations for requirements assumed to be verified by test based on the attached System Requirements Document (SRD) (i.e., what would you do in house vs. at another facility). List experience with environmental (e.g., rain, hot/cold, sunshine, etc.) testing. List experience with shock and vibration testing for vehicles. Share the mitigation strategy for managing intellectual property, including drawings, welding standards, specifications, etc., as technology matures? If awarded, what would your company expect the team size to be throughout the RMS4 contract (e.g., engineers, program managers, welding staff, certified weld inspectors, electricians, etc.)? RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit adjusted to 10 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Sep 23, 2025

ATTENTION // INDUSTRY DAY BEING HOSTED AT HILL AFB DECEMBER 17 2025 SEE ATTACHED FLYER AND VISITOR REQUEST Here is the link to the visitor access procedures. https://www.hill.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/3915787/val-request/ The following info is required for passes (see attachments): Visitor s full name as it appears on their Driver s License (DL) DL number and state of issue Visitor s DoB Visit info Sponsor info Once compiled submit to torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil and kyle.andersen@us.af.mil. We will fill the information as the sponsor and send for processing. RESPOND WITH THE REQUIRED INFO FOR VISITOR PASSES BY COB 10 DECEMBER. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Detail how your company plans for and mitigates discrete risks related to cost, schedule, and technical ability. Detail examples, from previous contracts, of how your company has planned for and mitigated issues involving the procurement of items with long-lead times. Using NAICS code 336212, detail whether your business meets the small business classification. At what stages in the manufacturing process would you recommend Government Mandatory Inspection Points or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspection points? Use previous contracts as examples (include applicable contract number(s)). Indicate years of experience for each phase of the Department of Defense acquisitions process (i.e., Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, EMD, and Production & Deployment). Provide expected schedule durations starting at contract award through qualification testing and delivery; include all engineering gates and milestones one could reasonably expect for the RMS4 effort. Provide an estimate cost range as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from contract award through qualification testing and delivery; including individual ROM pricing for: Engineering and design Testing Production Per unit cost (tiered pricing if applicable) Please identify expectations for testing locations for requirements assumed to be verified by test based on the attached System Requirements Document (SRD) (i.e., what would you do in house vs. at another facility). List experience with environmental (e.g., rain, hot/cold, sunshine, etc.) testing. List experience with shock and vibration testing for vehicles. Share the mitigation strategy for managing intellectual property, including drawings, welding standards, specifications, etc., as technology matures? If awarded, what would your company expect the team size to be throughout the RMS4 contract (e.g., engineers, program managers, welding staff, certified weld inspectors, electricians, etc.)? RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit adjusted to 10 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Nov 25, 2025

ATTENTION // INDUSTRY DAY SLIDES ADDDED AS ATTACHMENTS AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Detail how your company plans for and mitigates discrete risks related to cost, schedule, and technical ability. Detail examples, from previous contracts, of how your company has planned for and mitigated issues involving the procurement of items with long-lead times. Using NAICS code 336212, detail whether your business meets the small business classification. At what stages in the manufacturing process would you recommend Government Mandatory Inspection Points or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspection points? Use previous contracts as examples (include applicable contract number(s)). Indicate years of experience for each phase of the Department of Defense acquisitions process (i.e., Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, EMD, and Production & Deployment). Provide expected schedule durations starting at contract award through qualification testing and delivery; include all engineering gates and milestones one could reasonably expect for the RMS4 effort. Provide an estimate cost range as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from contract award through qualification testing and delivery; including individual ROM pricing for: Engineering and design Testing Production Per unit cost (tiered pricing if applicable) Please identify expectations for testing locations for requirements assumed to be verified by test based on the attached System Requirements Document (SRD) (i.e., what would you do in house vs. at another facility). List experience with environmental (e.g., rain, hot/cold, sunshine, etc.) testing. List experience with shock and vibration testing for vehicles. Share the mitigation strategy for managing intellectual property, including drawings, welding standards, specifications, etc., as technology matures? If awarded, what would your company expect the team size to be throughout the RMS4 contract (e.g., engineers, program managers, welding staff, certified weld inspectors, electricians, etc.)? RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit adjusted to 10 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Dec 17, 2025

-------- ATTENTION // INDUSTRY DAY REPORT AND Q&A ADDDED AS ATTACHMENTS FOR YOUR VIEWING. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. MORE INFO TO COME. --------- 1/21/2026 AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Detail how your company plans for and mitigates discrete risks related to cost, schedule, and technical ability. Detail examples, from previous contracts, of how your company has planned for and mitigated issues involving the procurement of items with long-lead times. Using NAICS code 336212, detail whether your business meets the small business classification. At what stages in the manufacturing process would you recommend Government Mandatory Inspection Points or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) inspection points? Use previous contracts as examples (include applicable contract number(s)). Indicate years of experience for each phase of the Department of Defense acquisitions process (i.e., Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, EMD, and Production & Deployment). Provide expected schedule durations starting at contract award through qualification testing and delivery; include all engineering gates and milestones one could reasonably expect for the RMS4 effort. Provide an estimate cost range as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from contract award through qualification testing and delivery; including individual ROM pricing for: Engineering and design Testing Production Per unit cost (tiered pricing if applicable) Please identify expectations for testing locations for requirements assumed to be verified by test based on the attached System Requirements Document (SRD) (i.e., what would you do in house vs. at another facility). List experience with environmental (e.g., rain, hot/cold, sunshine, etc.) testing. List experience with shock and vibration testing for vehicles. Share the mitigation strategy for managing intellectual property, including drawings, welding standards, specifications, etc., as technology matures? If awarded, what would your company expect the team size to be throughout the RMS4 contract (e.g., engineers, program managers, welding staff, certified weld inspectors, electricians, etc.)? RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Responses shall be submitted using the provided template (RMS4 Response Template) additional information, if required, shall be included after template as appendices. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit adjusted to 10 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Jan 21, 2026

-------- ATTENTION // OPENING UP FOR ROUND #3 OF RFI in BOLD below // RESPONSE REQUESTED. --------- 3/9/2026 AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMT WEAPON SYSTEM: Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) IPT: Ground Mechanical RFI PURPOSE: This RFI provides notice that the RMS4 program team is currently evaluating the availability and manufacturability of a form, fit, and function replacement. The form, fit, function RMS4 replacement must meet the requirements in Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4. NOTICE: This notification is for market research purposes only to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the RMS4 effort and is not to be construed as a solicitation. The issuance of this RFI and responses thereto do not imply a commitment to release a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete any or all portions of the work discussed in this RFI rests solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for time, effort, materials, or any other costs that arise as a consequence of responding or providing information related to this RFI. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is intended to be 336212 or 336999 which have a corresponding size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business, to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, historically underutilized business zone (Hubzone), and Women-Owned small business concerns. BACKGROUND: The Air Force s (AF) fleet of RMS must support the MMIII LGM-30G ICBM until the end of its operational life. However, the existing challenge of parts obsolescence poses a significant obstacle to providing seamless support. Additionally, a scarcity of spare parts, some entirely unobtainable, coupled with substantial engineering updates required by the Technical Data Package (TDP), further complicates the situation. Given these considerations, the AF aims to develop a new design, create a new TDP, and ultimately increase the RMS fleet. Procurement of 16 RMS4, including one to two RMS4 during the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phase, will be required. During Production, the AF expects to procure the remaining 14 or 15 RMS4 for a total of 16. RMS DESCRIPTION: The RMS provides transportation of MMIII Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 solid boosters or select combinations of individual stages, herein referred to as the Boosters, loaded into the Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Operational Rocket Motor Carriages. The RMS provides a transportation platform that limits excessive shock and vibration to the Boosters. It also provides a temperature-controlled environment designed to keep the Boosters within their required temperature range during transportation. The Environmental Control Unit provides the required temperature control by use of an on-board diesel fueled generator and a closed loop Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. /////////////////////////// RFI # 3 BELOW //////////////////// INFORMATION SOUGHT: Provide a detailed overview of your company's sub-contractor management plan. This plan should address, at a minimum, your procedures for: Requirement Compliance: How do you ensure sub-contractors adhere to all contractual and project-specific requirements? Performance Management: What metrics and processes do you use to monitor and evaluate sub-contractor performance in meeting cost, schedule, and technical requirements? Specialized Processes: How do you oversee and ensure the quality of specialized work, such as welding, performed by sub-contractors? Integration: How do you plan to ensure comprehension of technical requirements and configuration management is performed uniformly across sub-contractors. If planning to sub-contract more than 20% of the work, please describe your company's position on including a clause in the Statement of Work (SOW) that provides the government with full rights to communicate with sub-contractors, audit sub-contractor records, visit sub-contractor facilities, and ultimately serve as oversight and approval of all sub-contractor events (e.g., Preliminary Design Review). RESPONSES: Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white-paper capability statement (limited to 2 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate that respondents can successfully perform all requirements. Interested parties should make an earnest effort to thoroughly answer the Government s questions. Please see the RFI question set. Government will consider responses to one or all purposes depending on company s capability. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Distribution of the RMS4 s Statement of Work and SRD are limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352-2255) who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, these Attachments cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. For access to the attachments, your responses, and all questions related to the above please email to the following addresses: kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil Submit the following information: Company Name and Address Cage Code Unique Identifier Company business size by North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Provide a response, including any recommendations and/or comments Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) Determination of Adequacy of your accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts. edit: limit adjusted to 10 pages ATTACHMENTS / LINKS: Attachment 1. General Requirements RMS4 RMS4 Response Template RMS4 Statement of Work

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 09, 2026

Notice history

7
  1. Sources Sought Posted Jul 16, 2025
  2. Sources Sought Posted Sep 19, 2025
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Sep 01, 2025Oct 15, 2025
  3. Sources Sought Posted Sep 23, 2025
    • Description: Description was updated
  4. Sources Sought Posted Nov 25, 2025
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Oct 15, 2025Dec 10, 2025
  5. Sources Sought Posted Dec 17, 2025
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Dec 10, 2025Jan 31, 2025
  6. Sources Sought Posted Jan 21, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
  7. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 09, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Jan 31, 2025Mar 24, 2026

Details

Solicitation number FA8214RMS4
Notice ID 55904639c7c14d68a0906d678a446504
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 2330
NAICS 333924
Place of performance S SALT LAKE, Utah
Archive date Sep 16, 2025

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

No files available

View on SAM.gov

Contacts

primary
Torrey Boggs

Email

secondary
Kyle Andersen

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE
FA8214 AFNWC PZBB

Place of Performance

S SALT LAKE, Utah
USA

Dates

Posted Jul 16, 2025 1 year ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Sep 01, 2025 11 months ago