SAM #H92239_FY26_DATSS

USASOC Market Research for Commercial Unmanned Systems and Components

USASOC is conducting market research to identify potential sources for commercial unmanned systems (UxS), first person view (FPV) platforms, and related production supplies to support special operations units. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Department of Defense, HQ USASOC Contracting - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial unmanned systems (UxS) - First person view (FPV) platforms - Organic UxS production supplies - Related services and support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a solicitation or award - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov - No classified material should be submitted; proprietary data must be clearly marked - Responses should summarize available supplies and services - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Fort Bragg, North Carolina (primary location for contracting and performance)

Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, BUT RATHER A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from industry that will allow the Government to identify commercial capabilities. The information sought herein is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to the RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for any information submitted by respondents to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement. The Government makes no commitment to respond to questions submitted in response to this notice. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE H92239_FY26_DATSS

U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Drones at the Speed of SOF

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) seeks to identify contractors capable of providing commercial unmanned systems (UxS) and components, first person view (FPV) platforms, and organic UxS production supplies capable of supporting USASOC and subordinate units.

Contractors interested in providing related supplies and services must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). Providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered. Do NOT submit classified material. All proprietary or corporate data received must be clearly marked.

Contractors responding to this RFI are asked to provide the following information:

1. Company’s full name and address, and Point of Contact information

2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

3. Business size and applicable socio-economic status

4. A brief description and summary of available supplies. The preferred method of submission is an excel spreadsheet-style list with organized tabs for ease of review. If using a word or PDF document, a limit of 5 pages applies.

Capability Statements/responses are due no later than 1:00PM EST, 21 May 2026. Please email responses to Ms. Maegan Castro via email to maegan.n.castro.civ@socom.mil and reference “DATSS RFI” in the subject line.

Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated requests for quotations that may be issued. However, if the final determination results in the verification of a sole-source negotiation, a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and the redacted Justification and Approval will be posted to www.sam.gov. Respondents will NOT be individually notified of the results.

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