Project Manager, Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense Increment 3, Next Generation Short Range Interceptor Production

The U.S. Army is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the capability to manufacture a new surface-to-air missile system, referred to as Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Increment 3, Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI). The system must be capable of entering production no later than FY28 using production-line processes after the completion of design, development, and testing. The contract is expected to cover Total Package Fielding, training, contractor logistics support, test support, and engineering services in addition to manufacturing the missile and launcher. Key points to consider: • The NGSRI program was initiated as a competitive Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototype in response to a directed requirement to develop the follow-on system to the FIM-92 Stinger man portable air defense system. • The NGSRI is a high-performance, soldier-portable, fire-and-forget, surface-to-air missile system capable of defeating rotary wing, fixed wing, and Group 2/3 unmanned aircraft system threats. • The competitive prototype effort will culminate in government-led developmental testing and operational assessment, which concludes that the system is effective and suitable for operational deployment. • The program will transition to the Major Capability Acquisition pathway at Milestone C as an ACAT II Program and enter Low-Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production.