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Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations

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TRANSCOM26Federal

Submission Closed05/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations" with solicitation number TRANSCOM26C005, posted on May 11, 2026, and with responses due by May 26, 2026. This RFI seeks detailed insights from industry on commercial and developmental autonomous transportation solutions across air, land, sea, and multi-modal systems for both passenger and cargo operations on a global scale. Respondents are encouraged to provide information on current capabilities, technology readiness levels, scalability, interoperability with existing logistics infrastructure, cybersecurity resilience, and strategies for navigating regulatory frameworks from agencies such as the FAA, DOT, and IMO. The submission must not exceed 15 pages, excluding cover pages and marketing brochures, and must be submitted in PDF or standard commercial document format, clearly marking any proprietary information. No contract award is anticipated from this effort, and it is strictly for non-binding market research to inform future acquisition strategies. The RFI is issued by the USTRANSCOM-Aq office located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with Brenda Marshall serving as the primary point of contact for submissions and inquiries via email or phone. No Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, DFARS provisions, or binding contract terms are included, as this is not a solicitation for proposals or a procurement action. There are no set-asides, socioeconomic requirements, or evaluation factors defined, and no funding, pricing, or contract value is being solicited. Respondents are not required to provide unique entity identifiers, CAGE codes, or certifications, and no security clearances or classified information handling is involved—all submissions must remain unclassified. While compliance with regulatory standards is discussed as an area of interest, no specific MIL-STDs, technical specifications, inspection criteria, packaging rules, or labeling requirements are mandated. The place of performance is identified as Scott Air Force Base, but no delivery terms, payment procedures, contract administration details, or formal acceptance protocols are applicable. This activity is solely an information-gathering initiative with no implied future obligation or contractual commitment from the government.

General Info

USTRANSCOM seeks industry input on autonomous transportation technologies for global passenger and cargo operations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

NAICS

485999 - All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

Place of Performance

Scott Air Force Base, IL, 62225, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFI+TRANSCOM26C005+MAY2026.pdf

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 11

NAICS code changed from 485999 to 484230.

Response DeadlineMay 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Contacts

Brenda Marshall

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Full Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking information from industry regarding innovative autonomous transportation capabilities for global operations. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify commercial solutions, technologies, and developmental roadmaps across all modes of transportation (air, land, sea, and multi-modal) for both passenger and cargo movements. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached RFI for detailed submission instructions and information requirements.

See RFI attachment for full details.