RFI Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Vehicle Platform

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
A065462
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8052 773 ESS
Posted Date
Friday, July 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, July 16, 2026
PSC Code
1550
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119
Status
Active

Description

Please see attachments for further Instrustions The requirement is for the procurement of a specific, brand-name Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) management platform. This acquisition includes the hardware, software,integration engineering, operator training, and maintenance support necessary to conduct a comprehensive Proof-of-Concept (PoC). The system is a "drone-in-a-box" infrastructure capable of autonomously launching, recovering, recharging, and sheltering a fleet of 12-18 sUAS. The government's minimum essential requirements for this mission, which cannot be met by other market alternatives, are as follows: Multi-Drone Fleet Capacity: The system must be a single tactical unit capable of housing, managing, and autonomously operating a fleet of at least 12 sUAS simultaneously to

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for aircraft manufacturing in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.