Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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PLTD Special Notice.docx | DOCX | May 26, 2026 |
Phased Launch Test Demonstration (PLTD)
Contact and place of performance
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Crane, IN
USA
The Conventional Test Facilities (CTF) Program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is advancing a prototype project opportunity: Phased Launch Test Demonstration for Strategic Systems Programs. The PLTD initiative is designed to accelerate the readiness of test infrastructure for critical strategic missile systems. The project will focus on rapid prototyping and a phased testing approach to generate early data, which will guide key development decisions for future missile and launcher subsystems. The initial phases will consist of tests conducting air launches, and the final phases will conduct tests utilizing underwater launches.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, acting on behalf of the Conventional Test Facilities (CTF) Program, is advancing a prototype project opportunity titled Phased Launch Test Demonstration for Strategic Systems Programs. This initiative seeks to accelerate the readiness of test infrastructure supporting critical strategic missile systems through rapid prototyping and a phased testing approach. Initial project phases will involve air launch tests, while final phases will transition to underwater launch tests. The resulting data will inform key development decisions for future missile and launcher subsystems.
This special notice, identified by solicitation number N0016426SNB30, falls under NAICS code 928110 for National Security and PSC AC13 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The primary place of performance is located in Crane, Indiana.
Responses to this notice are due by June 2, 2026. Administrative documentation associated with this announcement includes one attachment, a .docx file titled PLTD Special Notice.docx, which was posted on May 26, 2026. All information is sourced from the Department of the Navy, specifically NSWC Crane.
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