Unattended Ground Sensor System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA5682UGS31SFS
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Aviano Pordenone 33081 Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force in Europe and Africa, through the 31st Security Forces Squadron at Aviano Air Base in Italy, is seeking sources for an Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) system to support security and surveillance operations. This pre-solicitation notice is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The primary objectives are to identify industry capabilities, gauge vendor interest, and conduct market research to inform the government's acquisition strategy. Key system requirements include the ability to detect humans, vehicles, magnetic vehicles, and tampering or displacement; operate on rechargeable batteries with portable, above-ground deployment; provide GPS capability; transmit via radio-operated controls with a minimum 5-kilometer range; integrate with Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK) software; and operate on 220-volt, 50-hertz power. The government is requesting capability statements from interested firms that detail installation and training capabilities, with all responses due by February 11, 2026.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The government has not disclosed a specific budget or award value for this procurement. The required system must provide sensor coverage for areas ranging from 20,000 to 80,000 square meters, though the exact number of sensors per kit needed for various area sizes will be determined during the formal acquisition process. Interested vendors must be prepared to support direct shipment to Aviano Air Base in Italy and should submit their responses, including company name, point of contact information, SAM UEI, and capability statements, by the February 11, 2026 deadline. This pre-solicitation period allows the government to refine its requirements based on industry feedback regarding available technologies, methodologies, and realistic project scope before releasing a formal solicitation package.
Notice text
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE AND THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO ANY INCURRED COSTS IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS NOTICE, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain industry capabilities, to determine interest in participation, and to determine the availability to provide products/services for the 31st SFS Aviano AB - Italy. The information from this market research will help the 31st SFS with their acquisition strategy. Firms are strongly encouraged to provide comments, questions, and suggestions relative to the project scope, methodologies and technologies, and approach. Any input that businesses or interested parties would like to provide will be reviewed and considered.
SCOPE/DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Seeking sources with capability to fulfill the requirement as detailed below:
Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) system salient characteristics:
- Specify the number of sensors per kit needed to cover an area from 20,000 sqm up to 80,000sqm.
- Ground sensors must be provided with rechargeable battery
- Ground sensors must be portable and deployable above ground (no digging)
- Ground sensors must detect Human, Vehicle, Magnetic Vehicle, Tamper/Displacement Detection Capability with GPS
- UGS system must be radio operated via outdoor antenna (minimum range covered 5 km)
- UGS system must be controlled through a console/laptop
- UGS system must be compatible with Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK)
- All the above must be operated 220v/50Hz
Furthermore, we are seeking the following information:
- Company Name, Point of Contact, E-mail address, Telephone number, SAM UEI, and a capability statement (to include installation and training).
- Direct shipment to Aviano AB, Italy.
If your firm is interested, please submit capability statements and all questions and responses to samuel.clark.4@us.af.mil (Comm: +39-0434 304308) or gualtiero.casadio.it@us.af.mil (+39 0434 307931) by Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026, 1500 PM EST. Please refer to RFI FA5682UGS31SFS in the subject line.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6350.
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