ISOF Range 2026
ID: ISOFRANGE26OpticsType: Special Notice
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ USSOCOMTAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, USA

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OPTICAL SIGHTING AND RANGING EQUIPMENT (1240)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e61700d21cb445285e8b29c33ba525e/view
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    The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is inviting technology demonstration candidates to participate in the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range 2026, scheduled for April 14-15, 2026, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. This event aims to showcase innovative lethality technologies, with a focus on categories such as Weapons, Visual Augmentation Systems, and Precision Strike Systems, among others, while also providing an opportunity for selected technologies to participate in a "Last Line of Defense" rodeo for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) testing on April 12, 2026. The event serves as a platform for U.S. Special Operations Forces and other attendees to conduct hands-on market research to address lethality gaps and inform future requirements. Interested parties must submit their technology applications by October 30, 2025, or January 30, 2026, via the Phoenix Defence website, and can contact Marvin Marcia at marvin.marcia@socom.mil for further information.

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    Marvin Marcia
    marvin.marcia@socom.mil
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    The USSOCOM International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range 2026 is a special notice inviting technology demonstration candidates from private industry, government R&D organizations, academia, and individuals to showcase innovative lethality technologies. The event, held from April 14-15, 2026, at the Nevada Test and Training Range, will feature an exhibitor range for live-fire technologies and an exhibitor alley for non-live fire demonstrations. Key technology categories include Weapons, Visual Augmentation Systems, Demolitions/Breaching, Ammunition, Shoulder Launched Munitions, Precision Strike Systems, and other disruptive technologies. A "Last Line of Defense" rodeo on April 12, 2026, will focus on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS). Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 7 or higher are generally required, with exceptions for "Other Relevant Disruptive Technologies." Submissions are due by October 30, 2025 (first tranche) or January 30, 2026 (second tranche) via the Phoenix Defence website (https://isofrange.com/). Selected participants, or "exhibitors," will coordinate logistics and associated costs with Phoenix Defence. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contracts will be awarded based solely on this announcement.
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