Request for Information (RFI) for Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo (SAA-LT) Standoff Delivery Solutions
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
N00019-27-RFI-PMX201-SILENTANVIL
NAICS
336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Classification Code
1410
Additional Details
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), operating under the Department of the Navy and based in Patuxent River, Maryland, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input for the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo (SAA-LT) Standoff Delivery Solutions. This RFI, identified by procurement number N00019-27-RFI-PMX201-SILENTANVIL, is a market research initiative intended to inform the government’s planning and potential future prototype project under Other Transaction Authority (OTA), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 4022. It is not a solicitation, and responses are strictly voluntary; no compensation will be provided for submissions.
The SAA-LT program is a next-generation Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) standoff delivery system under development by the U.S. Navy. Its primary purpose is to address evolving threats in undersea warfare by expanding the operational range and flexibility of both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms capable of ASW missions. The envisioned system will be captive-carried and released from internal and external aircraft weapons stations using standard Department of War (DOW) carriage systems. Upon release, SAA-LT will function as a precise, highly maneuverable glide weapon, enabling quiet transition to target areas and engagement of enemy submarines from extended distances.
The scope of this RFI encompasses the design, development, testing, and fabrication of cost-effective, rapid prototyping alternatives for the SAA-LT system. The government seeks to identify firms capable of demonstrating an end-to-end prototype capability within eighteen (18) months of agreement award. Following a successful demonstration, the selected contractor(s) will be expected to rapidly assemble and deliver approximately one hundred eighty (180) prototype all-up-rounds (AURs) within three (3) years.
NAVAIR is exploring two parallel design options and invites industry responses to either or both:
- **Design Option 1 (End-to-End Solution):** A fully integrated SAA-LT system covering the entire process from aircraft separation to underwater target engagement.
- **Design Option 2 (Wing Kit Standoff Design):** An unpropelled glide wing kit designed to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government Furnished Information (GFI) effector (torpedo) to the target area.
The government may utilize the Naval Air Systems Consortium (NASC) to award one or more OTAs for prototype projects. Respondents should note that if any team member or partner is a foreign entity, strict adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required.
All responses must be unclassified, with any proprietary information clearly marked and safeguarded according to applicable regulations. Submitted information may be reviewed by third-party support contractors—specifically 2 Circle Inc., V2X Inc., and Penn State University—who act as technical advisors and administrators. Respondents consent to this review by submitting materials. The government will not accept responses marked with Distribution F per DoDI 5230.24.
The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), with product service code 1410. The place of performance is Patuxent River, Maryland, United States.
Interested parties should direct inquiries and responses to the primary contact, Joseph Perriello ([email protected]), or the secondary contact, Raymond Cannon ([email protected]). The RFI remains active, with a submission deadline of October 2, 2026. Additional information, including updated instructions and frequently asked questions, is available via the SAM.gov opportunity listing (https://sam.gov/opp/de6d74241e9b46319d99d1e29a6ea0b6/view).
This opportunity is well-suited for contractors with expertise in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and ASW systems integration. The requirements and objectives outlined are expected to remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle, focusing on the delivery of innovative, cost-effective standoff ASW solutions for the U.S. Navy.