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Air Force Market Research for NDAA-Compliant Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)

The Department of the Air Force, through the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS PK) under the Air Force Materiel Command and AF Installation & Mission Support Center, is seeking industry input on NDAA-compliant small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). - Requirement Overview: - NDAA-compliant sUAS with hybrid airframes (VTOL and high-speed fixed-wing flight) - Minimum operational range of 20 kilometers - FPV (First Person View) control interfaces - Fully integrated, certified, and swappable non-kinetic training payloads - Turnkey, ruggedized systems ready for immediate field use - Compliance with NDAA 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 - Must be listed on the DIU BLUE LIST of approved unmanned aircraft products - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The Air Force is requesting product literature and capability statements from interested parties to assess market capability - NAICS code: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) - Place of performance and contracting office: JBSA Lackland, Texas

Description

The Department of the Air Force, 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is seeking willing and capable sources for NDAA-compliant, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in accordance with the specifications listed under the Salient Characteristics Section. 

DISCLAIMER:

This announcement serves as a Request for Information (RFI) for NDAA-compliant small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Part 10. The purpose of this RFI is solely for gathering information and planning. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation on the part of the Government. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Therefore, the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. 

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,500 employees.

SALIENT CHARACTISTERICS

- Hybrid airframe with both Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and high-speed (>150 mph) fixed-wing flight capabilities

- Operational range of at least 20 kilometers

- First-Person View (FPV) control interface

- Fully integrated and certified system of swappable, non-kinetic training payloads (e.g., training   payload without pyro-techniques)

- Turnkey, ruggedized system designed for immediate field use by unit operators

- National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 compliant

- Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 13 April 2026

SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT:

1. Your general company information, to include:

- Company names

- Address

- Point of contact (POC)

- Phone number

- E-mail address

- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

- Unique Entity ID

- Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small)

- NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under

2. Capabilities Statement:

Provide sufficient information (such as product literature) describing your company's ability to meet the minimum salient characteristic.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2:00PM CENTRAL TIME ON THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2026. PACKAGES ARE TO BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO TSgt Vaughn Swinton - vaughn.swinton@us.af.mil

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