![]() The TAGM PMO will use the submitted White Papers to assess the ability of industry to develop a munition with the following desired characteristics. These desired characteristics outline the capabilities of production, production representative, or prototype systems that can be tested in a relevant environment and utilize TOW form factor in order to facilitate continued utilization of the 4,000+ fielded TOW missile launchers. These characteristics can also be used as trade-space if the government or vendor determines it is not feasible to satisfy all characteristics with one model or prototype solution. This weapon system does not have formal requirements, but the Army Requirements Oversight Council approved list of desired characteristics serves as the starting point for defining the CCMS-H capability and will guide assessments of production, production representative, or prototype systems and any future potential prototyping efforts. CCMS-H will initially augment existing stockpiles of the TOW Family of Missiles (FoM), while maintaining compatibility with platforms/launchers. CCMS-H capability should provide organic close combat anti-armor capability to Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). The munition system should enable semi-simultaneous engagements of multiple threats from single or multiple platforms by a single leader while ensuring distribution of fires and managing over-kill. The CCMS-H guidance system should incorporate reprogrammable target prioritization into the munition while aiding target detection and identification. CCMS-H should incorporate the ability to network during Cooperative Engagements (CE). Additionally, the CCMS-H should operate below 3000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) during degraded, denied, and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) contested environments. Munition attributes include dual command guidance, such as Fire and Forget (F&F), Command-Line of Sight (CLOS), or Semi-Active Laser (SAL) homing, "shoot on the move," reduced time of flight, Counter Active Protection Systems (CAPS), maneuverability, maximized range, and an abort or divert before impact capability. The munition should be maneuverable to engage and defeat Tier 1 armored threats and field fortifications in the open or in defilade. The CCMS-H will be used in shaping operations and the close combat fight. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.2, we issue this notice as a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This solution must be suitable for integration on currently fielded Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless Guided (TOW) ground systems. The government is seeking the submission of technical information papers from industry focusing on current production, production representative, or prototype systems in an All-Up Round configuration, satisfying a vendor determined number of CCMS-H characteristics. Army for procurement of Switchblade 300 loitering missile systems.The Program Executive Office (PEO) Missiles and Space (M&S) and the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Management Office (PMO) on behalf of the Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (MCDID), is seeking information from industry for the planning, development, and eventual production of the Close Combat Missile System-Heavy (CCMS-H). This contract award follows an August 2022 contract modification for additional funding by the U.S. Real-time video, GPS coordinates, and wave-off capabilities provide the operator confidence in precisely attacking key targets. The backpackable Switchblade 300 offers operators the flexibility to rapidly maneuver and employ the system on the ground. Army contract includes foreign military sales of Switchblade 300 for the first time to France and another allied nation, expanding Switchblade’s footprint internationally. government for use by Ukraine and additional nations after the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Ideal for use against beyond-line-of-sight targets, Switchblade systems were approved by the U.S. Army for more than a decade and are currently providing real-time ISR and precision strike support on battlefields in Ukraine. (Photo by AeroVironment)ĪeroVironment’s combat-proven Switchblade 300 loitering missile systems have been deployed by the U.S. ![]() Switchblade 300 Loitering Missile Systems.
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