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

Location: Ohio
Posted: Oct 14, 2026
Due: Oct 28, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 15 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: FA8629-27-R-5001
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Request for Information (RFI) – Short Range / Short Endurance Reconnaissance DC2 Integration Small Unmanned Aerial System
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Notice ID
FA8629-27-R-5001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE
Office
FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 14, 2026 07:43 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 12, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Wright Patterson AFB , OH 45433
    USA
Description

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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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 937 713 0369 2240 B STREET BLDG 11
  • WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433
  • USA
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History
  • Oct 14, 2026 07:43 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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