Launched Effects (LE) Prototype Project
Army Contracting Command (ACC) · W6QK ACC-RSA
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-001 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 5, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
Request for Whitepapers � Launched Effects Prototype Project 1. Synopsis & Purpose The Uncrewed Aircraft System Product Management Office is releasing this Request for Whitepapers (RWP) specifically for the Launched Effects (LE) Prototype Project. The goal of this project is to identify modular, affordable, and attritable LE systems, sub-components, and software ready for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production. This RWP leverages the agile DoW Drone OTA Consortium framework to bypass traditional, lengthy acquisition cycles, ensuring that these advance… (show all)
d technologies reach the warfighter at the speed of relevance. 2. Eligibility Requirements (Consortium Members Only) CRITICAL RESTRICTION: This opportunity is strictly limited to current, approved members of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium. To be eligible for evaluation and potential subsequent award under the Launched Effects (LE) Prototype Project, prospective vendors must have already established Consortium membership, including: An acknowledged Vendor Application. A fully executed and signed Consortium Vendor Agreement (CVA). An active SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and active WAWF registration. Note: If you are not currently a member of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium, you may not submit a response to this RWP. Interested vendors must first apply for consortium membership by submitting an application to DMConsortium@army.mil. 3. Security & Compliance Mandates All participating Consortium members must ensure strict compliance with federal regulations throughout the submission and performance periods: Proper protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. Adherence to the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulation (EAR). 4. Accessing the Solicitation & Evaluation Criteria The complete details, instructions, and grading standards for this opportunity are provided in the attachments accompanying this Special Notice: Attachment 1: Launched Effects (LE) RWP Attachment 2: Launched Effects WP Go/No-Go Evaluation Criteria Consortium members must review both attachments in detail before preparing their submissions. Submissions must be sent directly to DMConsortium@army.mil in accordance with the timelines specified in Attachment 1.
Who won similar work
1272 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army Contracting Command (ACC)), any industry: a loose match.
Loose match: same agency, any industry. Read the titles before treating these as competitors.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMYLES INC. | 18 | $13.6M | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation · $LMT | 15 | $30.5B | Sep 15, 2026 |
| DYNASTY CHEMICAL CORP | 14 | $1.4M | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · $NOC | 10 | $10.7B | Sep 3, 2026 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL Summerville SC 29486 USA | 10 | $150.6M | Sep 3, 2026 |
| AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | 10 | $70.3M | Sep 23, 2025 |
| PHILLIPS CORPORATION | 8 | $38.4M | Sep 26, 2025 |
| NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | 8 | $2.5M | Mar 4, 2026 |
| K2 CONTRACTING GROUP, LLC | 7 | $2.9M + 2 shared | May 29, 2026 |
| FSR CONSULTING LLC | 6 | $781K | Dec 25, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
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- Oct 13, 2026DYNASTY CHEMICAL CORP$90KElectropolish for the Watervliet Arsenal
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- Oct 9, 2026Dunhill & Associates LLC$2.5MSnow and Ice Removal Services in Johnstown, PA (PA051)(PA052)(PA053) - W15QKN26QA142
- Oct 8, 2026BURLINGTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION$34KSPARE FBC BAR BUSHINGS FOR THE VARINELLI RIFLERS for Watervliet Arsenal
- Oct 7, 2026Lewis Engineering Company$127KSplit Sleeve, 81mm Award Notice
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 2 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (20 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
- $759K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 2 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.