Request for Information (RFI) – Short Range / Short Endurance Reconnaissance DC2 Integration Small Unmanned Aerial System

Open Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA8629-27-R-5001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC
Not on record
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information due October 28, 2026, to identify vendors capable of delivering a rapidly deployable, man-portable or vehicle-transportable Group 1/2 vertical takeoff and landing small unmanned aircraft system for short-range reconnaissance, surveillance, security, and situational-awareness missions in contested, complex, and austere environments. This is not a formal solicitation and does not obligate the government to purchase or reimburse response costs. AFLCMC/WISN will use responses to inform acquisition strategy, statement of work, and performance specifications.

Interested parties must request access through SAM.gov to view a Controlled Unclassified Information attachment containing additional requirement details and response instructions. Respondents must hold proper certifications to access the CUI material; requests from uncertified parties will be rejected. The procurement carries no set-aside. NAICS code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) applies.

Notice text

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a rapidly deployable, man-portable or vehicle-transportable Group 1/2 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to support short-range reconnaissance, surveillance, security, and situational-awareness missions in contested, complex, and austere environments.

Interested parties must request access through sam.gov to view the attachment. The attachment contains additional details regarding the requirement and information on how to respond. Requestors must have the proper certifications to access the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) attachment, otherwise your request will be rejected. 

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