SAM #FA8629-27-R-5001

Market research for a rapidly deployable Group 1/2 VTOL reconnaissance sUAS

The U.S. Air Force is researching rapidly deployable small unmanned aircraft systems for short-range reconnaissance and situational awareness. - Government buyer: U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate, Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN). - Opportunity: Market research for a man-portable or vehicle-transportable Group 1/2 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). - Mission needs: Short-range reconnaissance, surveillance, security, and situational awareness in contested, complex, and austere environments. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, models, part numbers, or quantities are identified in the notice. - Notable requirements: The system must be rapidly deployable and suitable for man-portable or vehicle transport; detailed requirements are in a controlled attachment requiring appropriate access certifications.

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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