USAFA AI-Enabled Wildland Fire and Smoke Detection System

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy is seeking sources for an AI-enabled wildland fire and smoke detection system designed to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities. This procurement falls under the Security Systems Services category (NAICS 561621) and represents a sources sought notice intended to gather information from potential contractors before formal solicitation. Interested contractors should review the Performance Work Statement for detailed service requirements and technical specifications that will define the scope of work. The agency will evaluate submissions based on contractor capability, technical approach, and experience with AI-enabled detection systems applicable to wildland fire and smoke monitoring. Contractors must submit their responses by March 4, 2026, making this a compressed timeline for interested parties to demonstrate capability and interest in the opportunity.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to firms meeting Small Business Administration size standards for their respective NAICS classification. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific budget ranges, award values, or timeline details for system implementation and deployment. No incumbent contractor information has been provided in the announcement. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit their sources sought responses promptly to ensure consideration in the formal solicitation process that will follow this initial market research phase. The narrow window between posting and response deadline underscores the agency's intent to expedite the procurement process for this capability requirement.