Att 3 - SOO - RPRD Hardware.pdf
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- sUAS_RPRD_2026
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This is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for the procurement of commercially available or near-commercially available small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS). The government seeks production-ready solutions across three weight categories: Group 1 (up to 20 pounds), Group 2 (20-55 pounds), and Group 3 (55-1,320 pounds) that can be delivered within 6 months of contract award. All drones and critical components must comply with Section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92). No response dates, award dates, pricing terms, or contract vehicles are specified in this informational document.
The SOO identifies desired outcomes including enhanced operational capabilities, rapid fielding, system security and anti-tamper protection, sustainable product support, open architecture interfaces for interoperability, and exportability to approved foreign partners. Key Performance Parameters address system security, battery power storage, cybersecurity, sustainment, vehicle command and control, autonomous swarming, and exportability. Key System Attributes include autonomous flight path planning and target identification, specified nautical mile range, payload weight capacity, multiple launch methods including vertical takeoff and landing, accurate Position/Navigation/Timing data, secure data links and radio communications, common control software, weather operational thresholds, open architecture interfaces, and wartime survivability. Constraints require systems to be production-ready within 6 months, comply with all FAA regulations and safety standards, and meet all applicable security requirements. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; the government reserves the right to modify or cancel the effort.
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sUAS HARDWARE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)
1.0 Objective:
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) seeks to identify commercially available or near-commercially available Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS), including propulsion systems, to support Group 1 (up to 20 pounds), Group 2 (20-55 pounds), and Group 3 (55-1,320 pounds) sUAS operations. The overarching objective is to assess production-ready sUAS solutions that could be delivered within 6 months of contract award that meet specified performance and system attribute requirements to enhance operational capabilities. All drones and critical drone components for this effort must be compliant with section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (“FY 2020 NDAA”) (Public Law 116-92).
2.0 Desired Outcomes:
The Government desires sUAS solutions that achieve the following outcomes:
• Enhanced Operational Capabilities: Provide warfighters with reliable and effective sUAS platforms for various mission sets.
• Rapid Fielding: Acquire production-ready systems within 6 months to address immediate operational needs.
• Secure and Tamper-Resistant Systems: Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sUAS operations through robust security and anti-tamper measures.
• Sustainable and Maintainable Systems: Acquire systems with efficient product support and sustainment plans, minimizing lifecycle costs and maximizing operational availability.
• Interoperable and Adaptable Systems: Utilize open architecture interfaces to facilitate integration with existing and future systems and allow for adaptation to evolving mission requirements.
• Exportable Technology: Obtain systems that, where feasible, can be exported to approved foreign partners to enhance coalition operations.
2.1 Key Performance Parameters (KPPs):
The sUAS solutions must meet or exceed the following Key Performance Parameters:
• System Security and Anti-Tamper Protection: Implement robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and system manipulation.
• Battery Power Storage Requirements: Meet specified battery power storage requirements to support mission endurance and operational range.
• Cybersecurity: Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Sustainment: Achieve high operational availability and minimize storage requirements through effective sustainment planning and execution.
• Vehicle Command and Control in Flight: Provide reliable and secure command and control of the sUAS during flight operations.
• Autonomy for Swarming: Enable autonomous swarming capabilities for coordinated operations with multiple sUAS.
• Exportability to Foreign Countries: Design and develop systems that are exportable to approved foreign partners, adhering to all applicable regulations and restrictions.
2.2 Key System Attributes:
The sUAS solutions should possess the following Key System Attributes:
• Autonomy:
o Autonomous flight path planning and execution.
o Autonomous area loitering capabilities.
o Autonomous target identification and tracking.
• Nautical Mile Range: Achieve specified nautical mile range to support mission requirements.
• Payload Weight Capacity: Support specified payload weight capacity to accommodate various sensor and mission equipment.
• Launch: Support various launch methods, including, but not limited to, gravity drop, common launch tube, and ground launch, to include Vertical Takeoff and Landing.
• Position/Navigation/Timing (PNT): Provide accurate and reliable PNT data for navigation and situational awareness.
• Data Link and Radio: Establish secure and reliable data links and radio communications.
• Common Control Software (Operator to Operator): Utilize common control software to facilitate operator training and interoperability.
• Weather Operational Thresholds: Operate effectively within specified weather conditions.
• Open Architecture Interface: Utilize open architecture interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
• Survivability in Wartime Environment: Enhance survivability in a wartime environment through design features and operational tactics.
3.0 Constraints:
• Production-ready systems must be available within 6 months of contract award.
• Systems must adhere to all applicable FAA regulations and safety standards.
• Offerors must comply with all applicable security requirements.
Note: This Statement of Objectives is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government reserves the right to modify or cancel this effort at any time.
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