Future Attack/Strike (FASt) Request for Information

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes. This is NOT a Request for Proposals. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. 1.0 PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), is conducting market research for the Future Attack/Strike (FASt) mission to determine the quantity of responsible sources that have the capability, experience, facilities, and potential solutions to address the capability gaps described herein. Specifically, NAVAIR is seeking information regarding the following: Existing mission analysis results and Concepts of Operation. Potential sources and past uses of advanced Mission Analysis Tools. Potential collaborative partners to flush out analysis and identify capability gaps informed at the TS/SCI level and completion of work no later than 4QFY27. The purpose of these mission analysis results and tools is to assist the USMC in ongoing work identifying FASt mission capability gaps and future evaluation of potential materiel and non-materiel solutions. Moving forward from this analytical research and analysis effort, FASt desires an enduring connection with industry to allow the rapid filling of capability gaps as they are identified/quantified. To that end, vendors should be willing to participate in a consortium to collaborate on their outputs as part of the vendor/government team. The government will be seeking major primes, small businesses, and non-traditional vendors in the future to ensure diverse solution ideas and the best capability to the warfighter is provided to fill the emerging identified capability gaps. 2.0 BACKGROUND The United States Marine Corps, as the nation's expeditionary force-in-readiness, is continuously adapting to meet the challenges of a complex global security environment. In line with the principles of Force Design, the USMC is focused on developing capabilities to deter and defeat adversaries in contested littoral environments. Central to this concept is the role of the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as the nation's premier crisis response force. To maintain a competitive edge, the USMC requires sophisticated analytical tools to rigorously assess its ability to conduct critical missions. These tools must be capable of modeling complex operational scenarios, identifying vulnerabilities and capability gaps, and assessing the potential impact of new technologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This RFI seeks information on existing tools and analytical approaches that can support these efforts as the Marine Corps evaluates the FASt trade space within the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the Future. 3.0 SCOPE OF INTEREST The Government is interested in mission analysis tools and-or methodologies capable of modeling, simulating, and analyzing the following specific mission areas to identify capability gaps and eventually potential solutions to better define FASt requirements: 3.1 Secure Key Maritime Terrain: This mission area involves ensuring passage through critical chokepoints while under threat. The tools should be able to model and analyze the USMC's ability to: Conduct effective Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) over both land and sea to achieve and maintain situational awareness. Execute kinetic and non-kinetic strikes against difficult-to-locate, mobile, and hardened ground-based threats, such as anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) batteries and air defense systems. Manage signatures (emissions control) of friendly forces to reduce targeting opportunities for the adversary. Escort transport aircraft during troop or equipment insertions. Provide Offensive Air Support (OAS) for troops ashore. Provide safe passage for military and commercial shipping. 3.2 Defense of the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG): This mission focuses on protecting the MEU/ARG from multi-domain threats. The tools should...