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Solicitation Number
FA8629-27-R-5001
Notice ID
e8c910c512b1406eabc4dd22dc15ace8
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
NAICS Code
Place of Performance
Posted Date
October 14, 2026
Set-Aside
None / Full & Open

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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About This Opportunity

This federal contracting opportunity is posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. Federal agencies use SAM.gov to publish all open solicitations, and FedContract aggregates these listings to help small businesses and contractors discover relevant opportunities faster.

The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 336411. Browse all open contracts under NAICS 336411 to see related opportunities. Filter by your size standard, set-aside eligibility, or geographic location to find bids that match your business.

The place of performance for this contract is Ohio. Specifically, work will be performed in or around Wright Patterson AFB. Contractors should review the full solicitation document for site-specific requirements, security clearance needs, and travel expectations before submitting a proposal.

To submit a response, follow the official instructions in the solicitation document. Pay attention to the response deadline, required attachments, and any pre-bid conferences or site visits. Late submissions are typically not accepted by federal contracting officers.