RFI TRANSCOM26C005 MAY2026.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to conduct market research on autonomous transportation capabilities across all modes—air, land, sea, and multi-modal—for both passenger and cargo movements in global operations. The RFI is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment to issue future solicitations or pay for responses. USTRANSCOM seeks to understand how the commercial transportation industry is integrating autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach in support of the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE).
Respondents should structure submissions addressing seven categories: Company Profile (organization name, size, primary domain, and commercial autonomous logistics experience); Current Autonomous Capabilities (fielded platforms with payload capacities, operational range, operating environments, and Technology Readiness Level); Developmental Roadmap (platforms in research and development with projected timelines and milestones over 3 to 10 years); Scalability and Flexibility (scaling capabilities from small to massive capacity lifts and dynamic routing); Interoperability (integration with existing logistics nodes, material handling equipment, and command/control networks); Cybersecurity and Resilience (protection against cyber threats and electronic interference in contested environments); and Regulatory Navigation (domestic and international regulatory compliance strategies for unmanned or autonomous operations). Submissions must be in PDF or standard commercial formats, unclassified, and limited to 15 pages excluding the cover page and marketing brochures. The submission deadline is 12:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026, with responses directed to Ms. Brenda Marshall at the USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition: brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil or 618-817-9385. Proprietary information must be clearly marked for appropriate government safeguarding.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
FOR
UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)
Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations
TRANSCOM26C005
1. RFI Overview
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify commercial industry capabilities, innovations, and developmental roadmaps in the field of autonomous transportation.
The Department of War (DoW) is exploring how autonomous and semi-autonomous systems can be leveraged to support future global mobility operations. This RFI seeks information across all modes of transportation (air, land, sea, and multi-modal) for both passenger and cargo movements.
Disclaimer: There is no current requirement for movement associated with this RFI. This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
2. Background Information
USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leading the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). Our mission requires the movement of small and large numbers of passengers, as well as all dimensions of cargo (from standard pallets to outsized and oversized equipment), across domestic and international domains.
As autonomous technologies mature, USTRANSCOM seeks to understand how the commercial transportation industry is integrating these capabilities to enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach.
3. Information Requested
Respondents are encouraged to provide comprehensive overviews of their technologies. To facilitate review, please structure your responses addressing the categories outlined below.
Category Specific Information Sought
Company Profile Organization name, size, primary domain (air, sea, land), and summary of commercial experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous logistics.
Current Autonomous Capabilities
Detailed descriptions of currently fielded autonomous platforms. Include payload capacities (passenger volume or cargo dimensions/weight), operational range, operating environments, and current Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
Developmental Roadmap
Overview of autonomous platforms currently in research and development.
Include projected timelines for fielding, anticipated capabilities, and expected milestones over the next 3 to 10 years.
Scalability & Flexibility
How your autonomous solutions scale from small-scale movements to massive capacity lifts. Detail the system's ability to handle dynamic routing and varying cargo dimensions.
Interoperability Information on how the autonomous platform integrates with existing manual or automated logistics nodes, material handling equipment (MHE), and command/control networks.
Cybersecurity & Resilience
Approach to securing data links, navigation systems, and control mechanisms against cyber threats, spoofing, or electronic interference in contested environments.
Regulatory Navigation
Strategies and current progress regarding domestic and international regulatory compliance (e.g., FAA, IMO, DOT) for unmanned or autonomous operations.
4. Submission Instructions
Concise responses focused on the technical and operational merits of the autonomous systems are appreciated.
Requirement Detail
Document Format
PDF or standard commercial document formats. All submissions must be Unclassified.
Page Limit Maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and standard marketing brochures).
Submission Deadline
12:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026
Point of Contact
Responses and inquiries should be directed to the USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition (TCAQ) POC: Ms. Brenda Marshall - brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil - 618-817-9385
Proprietary Data
Any proprietary information must be clearly marked. The Government will appropriately safeguard all marked data.
mailto:brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil
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