Air Force Special Operations Command Areas of Interest

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has issued a special notice to identify industry partners capable of supporting its 2025-2026 Areas of Interest. This initiative consolidates priorities from the AFSOC Strategic Planning Process, Required Capability List, and Prioritized Gap List to guide future capabilities development. The primary point of entry for interested companies is the Technology and Industry Liaison Office (TILO), which manages the intake of capability briefs and industry information. The identified areas of interest span several critical technical and operational domains. Key priorities include communications and networking, specifically focusing on antenna apertures, beyond line of sight connectivity without SATCOM, and resilient mission networking. Air mobility and strike interests center on runway independent operations and low signature precision strikes. Intelligence, surveillance, and targeting needs include autonomous threat identification, multi-INT data fusion, and enhanced situational awareness. Additionally, AFSOC is seeking advancements in personnel health, such as battlefield trauma care and force health protection, as well as specialized operations capabilities including assault zone operations, CBRN decontamination, and cybersecurity monitoring. This notice is for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract. Interested parties are directed to contact TILO via email with their company name and the specific area of interest they can support, while also submitting a capability brief and completing the required Industry Information Form. The response window for this notice remains open through December 31, 2027.