Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number USTRANSCOM26C005 to gather industry input on autonomous and semi-autonomous transportation technologies capable of supporting global passenger and cargo movements across air, land, sea, and multi-modal domains. This sources-sought notice is purely for market research and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or issue a future request for proposal. Respondents are asked to provide detailed descriptions of current autonomous systems, including payload capacity, range, and Technology Readiness Level, along with developmental roadmaps spanning three to ten years, focusing on scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity in contested environments, and regulatory compliance with FAA, IMO, and DOT standards. Submission must be unclassified, limited to 15 pages excluding cover and marketing materials, and delivered via email to Brenda Marshall at USTRANSCOM’s Directorate of Acquisition by the deadline of May 26, 2026. The RFI requires company profiles, operational experience, technical approaches, past performance, management plans, and risk mitigation strategies, with proprietary information clearly marked and protected by the government. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or delivery requirements are included, as this is not a procurement action. The place of performance is Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and while the Department of Defense uses accounting code HTC711, no appropriation or payment details are provided. No set-aside provisions apply, and respondents are not required to submit UEI or CAGE codes, socioeconomic certifications, or formal representations. All submissions must be in PDF or standard commercial formats without hyperlinks or compressed files, and no physical delivery or packaging standards are specified.