Aircraft Expendable Countermeasure Dispenser Prototyping and Manufacturing | Project No. 26-11

COMING SOON REVISION – Posted 7 July 2026 (NEW)

This Coming Soon revision includes a change in opportunity name and an update to the project description. Please see below for the updated notice:

The Department of the Navy (DoN), in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is preparing to release a prototype opportunity focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing and sustainment capabilities supporting a dispenser/magazine capable of carrying a hybrid of 1x1x8-inch and 2x1x8-inch countermeasure expendables (with potential future development for a variant optimized exclusively for 1x1x8-inch expendables), as well as critical aircraft survivability components.

This effort seeks to strengthen the domestic industrial base through the development of resilient, scalable manufacturing capabilities that enhance aircraft survivability, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and establish a resilient, multi-source industrial base.

Key Areas of Interest include:

1.  Aircraft survivability and countermeasure capabilities
2.  Manufacturing process development and transition
3.  Advanced manufacturing and industrialization
4.  Precision manufacturing and assembly
5.  Supply chain resiliency and sustainment
6.  Rapid prototyping, scaling, and domestic material sourcing

The prototype development period of performance for Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards will be determined following the release of the Request for Solutions (RFS) and based on selected performers’ proposed timelines.

To view the full revised Coming Soon notice, please fill out the key document request form on the right side of the page.

COMING SOON NOTICE – Posted 26 June 2026 (OLD)

The Department of War (DoW), in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is preparing to release a prototype opportunity focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing and sustainment capabilities supporting the Active Expendable Decoy (AED) Countermeasure System and critical aircraft survivability components.

This effort seeks to strengthen the domestic industrial base through the development of resilient, scalable manufacturing capabilities that enhance aircraft survivability, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and establish a resilient, multi-source industrial base.

Key Areas of Interest include:

1. Aircraft survivability and countermeasure capabilities
2. Manufacturing process development and transition
3. Advanced manufacturing and industrialization
4. Precision manufacturing and assembly
5. Supply chain resiliency and sustainment

The prototype development period of performance for Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards will be determined following the release of the Request for Solutions (RFS) and based on selected performers’ proposed timelines.

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TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES:

Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? There are multiple ways to connect with potential partners. Organizations can opt into the teaming list to share and receive contact information or explore companies that presented during the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming event. These resources are designed to help you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships.

Ways to Engage:

• Innovator NETWORX Teaming Event: The INX teaming event process begins when an opportunity is announced as “Coming Soon,” and the corresponding INX event date is released. During the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming session held on July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, organizations had 5 minutes to present their capabilities. You can find the Slide Deck by filling out the key documents form to the right.

• Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out the form below to be added to the teaming list. By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list.
  • Important Note: Note that the teaming list will be updated on a rolling basis, but you will not receive notifications each time a new company is added; you’ll need to revisit the link to see the most recent updates. (26-11) Aircraft Expendable Countermeasure Dispenser Prototyping and Manufacturing: Teaming List Form

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