The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to demonstrate the deployment, set-up and operations of a sample of next-generation X-Hangar system in various environmental conditions that incorporate improvements in durability, mobility, power efficiency, and signature management. The overall goal is to transition the mature X-Hangar prototype into a field-ready capability for operational use.

Specific objectives of this initiative include:

  • Finalize and demonstrate a MIL-SPEC compliant X-Hangar design that meets the DoW’s stringent physical and signature requirements for all-weather survivability in austere environments.
  • Reduce the system’s size, weight, and power (SWaP) by integrating lighter-weight components, replacing fuel generators with portable battery power, and optimizing the system to be packed in a single Bicon container.
  • Enhance signature management capabilities by improving the performance of the camouflage cover of the technology against RF sensors, ensuring effective concealment of aircraft from a wide spectrum of adversary intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance (ISR) threats.
  • Transition the technology to become part of the DoW’s Family of Shelters, establishing a formal acquisition and sustainment program.

If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.

Interested Submissions Due by 5/7/26.

We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).

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