# Phased Launch Test Demonstration (PLTD)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016426snb30

- Solicitation number: N0016426SNB30
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NSWC Crane (N00164)
- NAICS: 928110 National Security
- Product or service code: AC13 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Crane, Indiana
- County: Martin County (FIPS 18101). https://abierto.us/counties/martin-county-in-18101
- City: Crane. https://abierto.us/cities/crane-in-1815652
- First posted: May 26, 2026
- Last posted: May 26, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53841c9b0320419ab5f437034b541080/view

## Description

The Conventional Test Facilities (CTF) Program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is advancing a prototype project opportunity: Phased Launch Test Demonstration for Strategic Systems Programs. The PLTD initiative is designed to accelerate the readiness of test infrastructure for critical strategic missile systems. The project will focus on rapid prototyping and a phased testing approach to generate early data, which will guide key development decisions for future missile and launcher subsystems. The initial phases will consist of tests conducting air launches, and the final phases will conduct tests utilizing underwater launches.

## Publications

- May 26, 2026: Special notice, due June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 53841c9b0320419ab5f437034b541080. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53841c9b0320419ab5f437034b541080/view

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