High altitude long endurance balloons
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AN_HAB
- Agency
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Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- TBD
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing stratospheric high altitude long endurance (HAB) balloons. This pre-solicitation notice represents an early-stage procurement activity designed to gauge market capabilities and gather information from industry participants who may be interested in competing for this work. The primary objective is to identify manufacturers with the technical expertise and production capacity to develop and produce advanced balloon systems for military applications. The work falls under the Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences category (NAICS 541715) and is classified as National Defense R&D Services focused on experimental development. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 17, 2026, with a deadline of March 24, 2026, for interested parties to respond or submit information regarding their capabilities.
This is a market research activity with no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible contractors, regardless of business size or classification, are permitted to participate. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is an exploratory phase intended to inform future procurement decisions rather than a formal request for proposals. There is no indication of incumbent contractors or current contract holders referenced in this notice. The information gathered through this market research process will likely inform the development of future solicitations and help establish realistic expectations for technical requirements, timelines, and resource allocation. Interested contractors should monitor for a formal solicitation to follow this market research phase.
Notice text
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate, AFLCMC/WI, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing stratospheric HABs.
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