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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SCO
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
541715
Product service code
AC12
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Sep 6, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Chantilly, VA
Contracting contact
OffensiveFires@sco.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
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(U) SCO seeks to accelerate the development of a family of next-generation, maneuverable, and precise hypersonic weapons capable of defeating advanced defensive architectures. This family of weapons, controlled under multiple programs, will utilize a variety of stand-off ranges, booster sizes, and payload packages to service a wide variety of targets and maximize flexibility. (U) In support of this objective, SCO will be hosting Industry Days September 14th-16th in Chantilly, VA to provide program specifics in a classified environment. The intent of these Industry Days is to provide information on program specifics to inform an upcoming solicitation resulting in multiple Phase 1 Concept Development Other Transactions (OT) for Prototype in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022. In conjunction with the Industry Day, there will also be an opportunity to participate in one-on-one sessions with the Government. (U) Interested parties should contact OffensiveFires@sco.mil with the information below to request additional Industry Day information. (U) Each company will be limited to two (2) personnel per CAGE code for Industry Day attendance. The information requested in Items 1–11 must be completed for each individual attendee and submitted to OffensiveFires@sco.mil. (U) Requests must be submitted no later than (NLT) 1700 EDT on September 6, 2026. Full (Legal) Name(s) Title(s) Full SSN(s) Company Name Company UEI number Company Cage Code Unclassified Email Address Unclassified Phone Number(s) Session(s) to be attended: SECRET (Day 1), TS (Day 2), or TS/SAR (Day 3) Request for One-on-One session: Yes or No (specify which day(s)) Email(s) at the appropriate level to receive Classified Annexes for the sessions attended (SECRET for Day 1. TS for Day 2, TS/SAR for Day 3)
Contact
Point of contact
Offensive Fires Team
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
OffensiveFires@sco.mil
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