Acme FNC

Background
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is issuing this solicitation for the Advanced Capacity Maritime Effector (ACME) Future Naval Capability (FNC) program. This initiative aims to advance capabilities in kinetic weapon propulsion and airframe technologies, focusing on developing a prototype demonstrator concept for next-generation air-launched strike weapons.

The program is part of the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology, which seeks to mature state-of-the-art technologies to enhance the U.S. Navy's strike capabilities against peer adversaries.

Work Details
The contract involves research and development tasks aimed at maturing airframe materials, solid propellant rocket systems, and supersonic propulsion technologies. Specific tasks include:

1. Developing airframe materials such as graphite/aramid composites and metal additive manufacturing techniques.
2. Advancing solid propellant rocket technology with a focus on Highly Loaded Grain designs.
3. Innovating supersonic propulsion systems, particularly ramjet engines.
4. Creating compact and effective warhead designs.

The goal is to integrate these technologies into a viable prototype weapon system that meets the operational requirements outlined in the BAA.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but will likely involve facilities capable of advanced research and development in weapon systems technology.