# Structural Concepts for Affordable Launched Effects Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911w625rfi0003 - Solicitation number: W911W6-25-RFI-0003 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Army - Agency: Department of the Army - Contracting office: W6QK Aatd Contr Off (W911W6) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research - Place of performance: Fort Eustis, Virginia - County: City of Newport News (FIPS 51700). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-newport-news-va-51700 - First posted: July 30, 2025 - Last posted: July 30, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2553c3aa015d4eb1b3040e5cc026e063/view ## Description If you are aware of any existing technologies from other industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics) that could be leveraged for low cost, high rate, agile LE production, please identify those existing technologies as well. Scalability and Supply Chain Considerations For both your current manufacturing method, as well as emerging technologies you are aware of, identify any potential scalability and supply chain concerns or considerations. Key considerations for improving manufacturing processes to meet potential high-volume demands for SCALE Potential supply chain challenges associated with sourcing materials and manufacturing equipment for LE structures Considerations to ensure a robust and resilient supply chain for LE manufacturing Considerations to enable rapid scale up or scale down of production to meet changes in demand Broad Application of Manufacturing Methods Provide insights into how proposed manufacturing methods can be applied broadly across LE and sUAS manufacturers, rather than being tailored to specific designs. Highlight the adaptability of these methods to different structural designs and configurations. Return on Investment (ROI) Discuss the potential ROI for the technologies and methods proposed, including cost savings, production rate improvements, and scalability benefits. Field Manufacturing Capability Identify technologies that could be directly applied by Army units to support embedded manufacturing capabilities in operational environments. Additional Considerations Identify any additional considerations you think are pertinent to the topic of this request for information and you would like to bring to the Government’s attention. Examples include: Any large gaps in knowledge or technology you are aware of that need to be addressed to enable SCALE Any relevant standards or certifications that should be considered for SCALE implementation Opportunities for other platforms (e.g. medium to large UAS, manned Army VTOL platforms) to leverage the technologies developed under SCALE Submission Instructions If proprietary information is submitted, it must be appropriately and specifically labeled as “proprietary”. It is the submitter’s responsibility to clearly identify to the Government what is considered proprietary data. Any such proprietary data will not be released outside the Government. All responses must be UNCLASSIFIED. Your response shall be submitted via email to the points of contact noted. Please include in the subject line ‘RFI W911W6-25-RFI-0003 SCALE Response” Please do not include attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe. Ensure only search enabled Portable Document File (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), or Microsoft Excel (.xsls, or .xls) documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Additional points of contact in addition to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to submit responses: Daniel Camp, Aerospace Engineer, daniel.v.camp.civ@army.mil Robert Haynes, Aerospace Engineer, robert.a.haynes43.civ@army.mil Resources 2009 DoD TRL Deskbook: https://www.acqnotes.com/Attachments/Technology%20Readiness%20Assessment%20Deskbook.pdf 2020 DoD MRL Deskbook: http://www.dodmrl.com/MRL%20Deskbook%20V2020.pdf ## Publications - July 30, 2025: Presolicitation, due August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 1df08ab2d4a74f5182da37dca4d36964. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1df08ab2d4a74f5182da37dca4d36964/view - July 30, 2025: Presolicitation, due August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2553c3aa015d4eb1b3040e5cc026e063. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2553c3aa015d4eb1b3040e5cc026e063/view ## Points of contact - Laurie PIERCE, laurie.a.pierce2.civ@army.mil, 7578782071 - Devon Wolfe, devon.k.wolfe2.civ@army.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911w625rfi0003.