SAM.gov listing

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

Department of Defense → Department of the Air Force → AIR Force Materiel Command → AIR Force LIFE CYCLE Management CENTER → Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance → FA8629 AFLCMC WISK Sof/prSources SoughtSolicitation FA8629-27-R-5001

Response deadline

Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
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Opportunity details

NAICS
336411
Notice type
Sources Sought
Original posted
October 14, 2026
Last updated
October 17, 2026
Notice ID
e8c910c512b1406eabc4dd22dc15ace8

Summary

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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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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