Force Protection Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Sustainment, Engineering, & Integration Services (SEIS)
ID: 10172025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c4db694cd56d4f79b9eac060897bf8bf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide sustainment, engineering, and integration services for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS). The primary objectives of this Request for Information (RFI) are to assess market capabilities, identify vendors capable of meeting contract gating criteria, and evaluate the potential for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract strategy to fulfill USAF requirements. This initiative is crucial for defending critical assets against various UAS threats, which range from commercial to military-grade systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by November 14, 2025, to the designated contacts, including Robert Gill and Kristen Rienzo, via electronic mail.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Gill
    robert.gill.12@us.af.mil
    Kristen Rienzo
    kristen.rienzo@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Attachemnt A - C-sUAS ESS IDIQ BASE PWS Draft.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for contractors to provide comprehensive lifecycle support for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS) Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) program. This includes development, integration, test, procurement, fielding, training, maintenance, and sustainment of C-sUAS equipment and systems. Key areas of support encompass capability development and enhancement, system procurement, integration of new hard-kill systems, sustainment (including warehousing, inventory, and software updates), program management, Government Furnished Property (GFP) management, and stringent security protocols. The contractor is responsible for transitioning existing work, ensuring operational availability across CONUS and OCONUS locations, and complying with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as Air Force security and safety regulations.
    Attachment B - C-sUAS ESS - Software Integration and Sustainment Task Order 1.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for Force Protection Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Engineering & Sustainment Services for the Air Force Life Cycle and Management Center, Force Protection Systems Division (AFLCMC/ESS). The scope covers the ongoing development, integration, installation, and sustainment of the Medusa System of Systems (SoS), including software upgrades, new capability integration, and all necessary fielding, maintenance, and sustainment activities. Key contractor responsibilities include program management, digital program support, system planning and installation, capability development, integration, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and comprehensive sustainment support. The SOW emphasizes compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations and standards, ensuring operational availability for C-sUAS equipment. It also details the transition processes for both ramp-up and close-out of the contract.
    Attachment C - Draft Supplemental Information.pdf
    This document provides supplemental information for an acquisition effort related to Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) sustainment and equipment installation. It details the number of sites requiring full-time FSR and flyout support across various MAJCOMs (NORTHCOM, PACAF, AFCENT, USAFE) over a base year and four option years, with total sites increasing annually. The document also outlines the quantity of C-sUAS equipment installations per MAJCOM and year, noting that installations typically take two weeks with four contractor personnel. A draft list of supported C-sUAS equipment from various vendors is provided, alongside staffing for software scrum teams and additional software details, including user station, server, pipeline, development environment, messaging, middleware, and functional components.
    Attachment C Draft Supplemental Information.1.pdf
    This government file provides supplemental information for an acquisition effort related to Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) sustainment and equipment. It details the number of full-time FSR (Field Service Representative) and flyout support sites across various commands (NORTHCOM, PACAF, AFCENT, USAFE) over a base year and four option years, with total sites increasing annually. The document also lists the quantity and location of C-sUAS equipment installations, specifying base year and subsequent year deployments. A draft list of equipment to support is provided, including systems from vendors like SRC, Echodyne, Zone 5, Fortem, DRS Rada, BRSC, and Perceptview. Furthermore, it outlines the software team's effort in terms of 4-person equivalent scrum teams per year and details additional software components, including user station and server specifications, development environments, messaging, and functional components like WinTAK and the Multi-Hypothesis Fusion Engine.
    Draft C-sUAS RFI_16OCT2025.1.pdf
    The U.S. Air Force Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify qualified vendors for C-sUAS integration, development, training, and sustainment services. The RFI seeks to understand market capabilities, assess vendor eligibility against contract gating criteria, and evaluate an IDIQ contract strategy. The USAF's mission is to defend critical assets from Group 1-3 UAS threats, which vary in size, speed, and operating altitude, ranging from commercial to military-grade. Vendors are requested to provide information on their company's experience, technical proficiencies in areas like software development, cyber security, and logistics, and to offer feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement and Task Order-1 scope. Submissions are due by November 14, 2025, and this RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation.
    Draft C-sUAS RFI_16OCT2025.pdf
    The U.S. Air Force Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) office (AFLCMC/ESSK) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to understand the market for C-sUAS integration, development, training, and sustainment services. The RFI aims to identify qualified vendors, assess their ability to meet contract gating criteria, and gauge their interest in an initial task order. The mission is to defend critical assets from Group 1-3 UAS threats, which vary in size, speed, and operating altitude, ranging from commercial to military-grade. The RFI details basic information requirements, contractor proficiencies in technical, cyber, and logistics areas, and requests feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement and Gating Criteria. Vendors are also asked to provide feedback on a draft Task Order-1 scope, including technical data needs, risks, and transition timelines. Submissions are due by November 21, 2025, and are solely for informational and planning purposes, not constituting a solicitation.
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