Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX04-DP025
SBIR Solicitation for Low-Cost Kinetic Defeat Solutions for C-sUAS (USAF)
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
DAF26BX04-DP025
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541712
The United States Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is seeking innovative research and development solutions for very low-cost kinetic defeat mechanisms to counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Department of Defense - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for new, cost-effective kinetic defeat technologies targeting C-sUAS - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on innovative, very low-cost kinetic defeat solutions - Opportunity is open for questions and proposals - Detailed requirements and instructions are provided in attached documents - Technical Information: - Emphasis on countering small unmanned aircraft systems with kinetic defeat mechanisms - Solicitation is in pre-release status - No administrative or procedural details included
Description
This solicitation is part of the SBIR program under the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and focuses on developing very low-cost kinetic defeat mechanisms for countering small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). The solicitation is currently in pre-release status and is open for questions and proposals. Interested parties should review the attached documents for detailed instructions and requirements. The response/bid due date is specified in the solicitation timeline.