Man-portable, Handheld, Counter-Unmanned System (MPHC)
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The contract invites industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to thoroughly assess the current capabilities and solutions available for Dismounted, Man-portable, Handheld, Counter-Unmanned System (MPHC) technology. The primary goal is to identify vendors with ready-to-deploy systems capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralizing hostile unmanned systems, particularly drones. The information gathered may lead to an Industry Day or Demonstration Day to further explore potential solutions. The Department of the Air Force is seeking input but has not committed to procurement or incurred any financial obligations based on this RFI. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense’s FA8520 Aflcmc Ebuk office located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with responses due by May 26, 2026. It is a sources-sought notice aimed at understanding the market for MPHC technologies rather than a formal request for proposals or bids. All submissions will become government property and are not returnable. Points of contact for this opportunity include Ricardo Jones and Hayley Brown, who can provide further information regarding the RFI.
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Warner Robins, GA, USASet-Aside
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This posting has been updated please refer to file name "RFI v2 MPHC Sources Sought:. The purpose of the RFI is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the Man-portable, Handheld, Counter-UmS (MPHC) technology, available solutions, and the capabilities of potential vendors in this field and identify potential sources that have ready to deploy Counter-UmS capabilities to detect, track, identify, and defeat hostile drones. The outcome may be an Industry Day or Demonstration Day on a date to be determined.
The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The DAF has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.