Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System Capabilities for Future Operations Division Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), is seeking information from vendors capable of providing Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) capabilities for the Future Operations Division at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The USAF requires a fully developed C-sUAS that can be deployed across multiple installations, featuring capabilities such as radar and acoustic detection systems, EO/IR sensors, RF counter capabilities, and integration with existing systems to effectively locate, track, identify, and defeat unmanned aerial systems. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals; interested parties are encouraged to submit a one-page response detailing their capabilities and company information to Maj Rose Getschow at rose.getschow@us.af.mil. Responses are limited to one page and must be submitted via email, with no deadline specified for submissions.
Small Unmanned Aircraft System Platform Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platform through a presolicitation notice. The requirement includes three SUAS capable of emulating foreign adversary systems, with specific performance specifications such as a range of 1,550 miles, a speed of 120 mph, and a payload capacity of 100 pounds. This procurement is critical for enhancing the Air Force's capabilities in simulating adversarial UAS operations, and the government intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Sentry Operations, which meets all necessary specifications and security requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by March 27, 2025, with the anticipated award date on or before April 14, 2025; inquiries should be directed to Brooke McDonald at brooke.mcdonald@us.af.mil.
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Buyer not available
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS): The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a focused yet flexible, rapid, agile contracting vehicle to support the research, development, prototyping, demonstration, evaluation, and transition of Counter small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capabilities. These capabilities are intended to combat Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) used by adversaries in asymmetric warfare against U.S. military personnel and materiel. The government anticipates a single award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) research and development (R&D) contract with Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion (CPFF/C) Task Orders, an ordering period of seventy-two (72) months, and a maximum ordering amount of approximately $490,000,000. The anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, technical documentation, and technical reports. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees based on the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, and Engine Parts exception. The government also requires that approximately 20% of proposed personnel be TS/SCI cleared and assigned at the time of award, with graduated increases over time. Foreign Allied Participation will be excluded at the prime contractor level. A technical library relating to the subject area of this acquisition will be made available. Interested parties must request access through AFRL/RI personnel. A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released during the 1st quarter of CY 2020. The entire solicitation will be issued on the BETA SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov/. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP. Technical questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Donna Toole at (315) 330-3972, donna.toole.1@us.af.mil. Any contractual questions or questions concerning this Presolicitation Notice should be communicated directly to the Contract Specialist, Matthew Zawisza at (315) 330-4922, matthew.zawisza@us.af.mil, or the Contracting Officer, Terrence Lipinski at (315) 330-4510, terrence.lipinski@us.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. INDUSTRY DAY: AFRL will be conducting an Industry Day for the C-sUAS acquisition on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Griffiss Institute, 725 Daedalian Dr., Rome NY 13441. The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested companies/entities with an overview of the C-sUAS contract and promote an early exchange of information. Interested parties must register by Monday, December 09, 2019, to gain access to the facility.
Request for Information: Uncrewed Systems (UXS) Survey Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking industry and government responses for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Uncrewed Systems (UXS) as part of a survey initiative. The objective of this survey is to gather insights on UXS capabilities, which will be utilized for potential inclusion in future test events, demonstrations, and ongoing market assessments. This initiative is critical for advancing national defense research and development services, particularly in the realm of military applications. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by March 31, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mark Dravet at mark.v.dravet.civ@us.navy.mil or Sydney Wittmann at sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS) Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from potential contractors to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Systems Field Support (DSFS). The procurement aims to sustain and maintain Radio Frequency (RF) services critical for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, including program management, hardware maintenance, and logistics support. This initiative is vital for ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness in military operations, with a minimum uptime requirement of 99.5% for the systems involved. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by March 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to ShaNellda Harris at shanellda.harris@us.af.mil or Samantha Taylor at samantha.taylor.12@us.af.mil.
Intent to Single Source - Counter UAS Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), intends to award a Single Source Purchase Order to ICR, Inc. for the TORUK MAX (TMX) Counter Unmanned Aircraft System. This procurement is critical to support an operational exercise related to ongoing real-world events at the southern U.S. border, necessitating immediate and specialized capabilities that only ICR, Inc. can provide. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for a single source solicitation due to the urgency of the requirement. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Flavio Ely at flavio.ely.1@spaceforce.mil or Josiah Tucker at josiah.tucker@spaceforce.mil, noting that this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.
Request for Information on Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Vendors for Airworthiness Parts Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to qualify additive manufacturing vendors for the production of flight-critical components. This initiative aims to gather white papers detailing vendor capabilities in assessing airworthiness parts, focusing on quality management systems, material qualifications, process controls, design optimization, and compliance with relevant regulations. The DAF emphasizes the importance of a standardized qualifying approach to enhance the safety and operational readiness of its aircraft components through effective additive manufacturing. Interested vendors must submit their white papers by April 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Andrew Gross at andrew.gross.4@us.af.mil or Matthew Mercer at matthew.mercer.5@us.af.mil.