CAML Lite RFSB

REQUEST FOR SOLUTIONS BRIEF (RFSB)

Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML)-Lite Prototype Effort Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction Authority for Prototype Projects, using competitive procedures, including potential follow-on production in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), subject to successful prototype completion and availability of funds. Acquisition Approach: Competitive process under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 consisting of this RFSB and a subsequent Request for Prototype Proposal (RFPP) issued to selected respondents Solicitation Type: Request for Solutions Brief (RFSB)
Issuance Date: 15 October 2026
Solutions Brief Due Date/Time: 23 October 2026, 1600, CT Submission Method: Electronic submission by email to the Points of Contact (POCs) below. Contact the POCs for a DoD SAFE drop if required for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) submissions.
Points of Contact: Abbie Chatelain, [email protected]; Amy Johnson, [email protected]
Attachment: Attachment 1, CAML-Lite Statement of Objectives (SOO)

1. BACKGROUND

The Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) is intended to provide an autonomous or optionally crewed launcher capability that increases formation survivability, reduces manned support requirements, and enables flexible integration of munitions and mission systems. The CAML-Lite effort pursues a lighter prototype solution set that can be fielded rapidly, assessed early, and inform future acquisition decisions. Rather than prescribing a single design path, the Government is interested in a range of viable approaches, including complete prototype systems, mature vehicle concepts, and modular/openarchitecture solutions. The Government recognizes that some industry participants may already possess relevant prototype vehicles, subsystems, or mature designs that could accelerate delivery. Respondents may propose modular solutions or teaming arrangements, but the proposed Phase 1 effort shall provide a complete, integrated system for the demonstration.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT / CAPABILITY GAP

2.1 Current Capability Gap

Existing Army launcher formations depend on extensive manned resupply support, which exposes personnel to risk during high-tempo, multi-domain fires operations and constrains emplacement and displacement speed and formation flexibility. Current formations lack a common, autonomous launcher architecture capable of worldwide deployment, sustained lowmanpower resupply, and rapid integration of new offensive and defensive munitions payloads