Contracts · Munitions
Air Force wants ERAM deliveries to begin within three months of award
The request seeks production capacity for more than 1,000 all-up rounds, alongside a separate glide-version request with its own capability-delivery timetable.
The Air Force issued requests for information on Nov. 2, 2026, for the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) and an ERAM Glide version.1–2
Air Force wants ERAM deliveries to begin within three months of award
Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM): production and delivery requirements in the Nov. 2, 2026 request for information
Award is pending approval and funding. These are requested capabilities, not awarded orders.
Source: Department of the Air Force, SAM.gov ERAM notice FA865927W0002. As of Nov. 2, 2026.
The ERAM notice asks respondents to show they can produce more than 1,000 all-up rounds, with deliveries beginning no later than three months after award. Deliveries must finish no later than 15 months after award. Award remains subject to approval and funding.1
Both notices begin two-step competitive processes.1–2 For ERAM, only respondents whose initial submissions are selected by the Agreements Officer can receive the Step 2 request for Commercial Solutions Proposals.1
The glide version requires delivery of capability within 14 months after award. That capability must reach technology readiness level 7 and manufacturing readiness level 8. Its glide ratio must be at least 10:1.2
ERAM responses are due Nov. 19, 2026.1 Glide responses are due Dec. 2, 2026.2 Both deadlines are at 2 p.m. Central.1–2
ERAM respondents must qualify under at least one of four eligibility conditions. Those relying on the cost-sharing condition must commit to paying at least one-third of total project cost with non-Federal funds.1 Respondents to both notices must be able to obtain an active Top Secret/SCI facility clearance.1–2