Request for Information - Energetics Center of Excellence

The U.S. Army is seeking industry input on innovative concepts to strengthen the energetics (explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics) ecosystem at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. This market‑research RFI is non‑prescriptive and asks for ideas that could improve domestic production capacity, supply‑chain resilience, flexible manufacturing, next‑generation formulation transition, and commercial sustainability. Submissions must be no more than 10 pages and include a rough order‑of‑magnitude cost estimate, technical approach, and implementation schedule (≤48 months). The government will use the responses to shape a potential future solicitation but is not offering a contract at this time. • Desired solutions cover onshoring, supply‑chain resilience, flexible/automation‑driven production, and dual‑use commercial models. • All physical facilities must be located at BGAD, Richmond, KY. • No recurring government funding is anticipated; cost‑share or private investment is expected. • Responses are due by 4 pm Central on 2 Nov 2026; an Industry Day in November will provide networking opportunities.