Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) titled Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations, identified by solicitation number USTRANSCOM2026CC005, posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. This RFI seeks detailed input from industry on cutting-edge autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and multi-modal transportation domains for both passenger and cargo applications, with an emphasis on scalability, interoperability with existing Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise systems, cybersecurity resilience, and regulatory navigation. Respondents are asked to describe current autonomous capabilities including payload, range, and Technology Readiness Level, as well as 3–10 year developmental roadmaps, while clearly marking any proprietary information in submissions. All responses must be submitted as a single unclassified PDF or standard commercial document, not exceeding fifteen pages excluding cover and marketing materials, and must be sent via email to Brenda Marshall at USTRANSCOM’s Directorate of Acquisition. No contract award is anticipated as a result of this RFI; it is strictly for market intelligence and planning purposes with no funding, payment, or binding obligations associated with responses. The solicitation is non-binding and contains no contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or contractual requirements. It does not specify packaging, preservation, or marking standards, nor does it reference MIL-STDs or other technical specifications for physical cargo. No set-asides apply, and while respondents are encouraged to indicate organization size, socioeconomic certifications or formal attestations are not required. The Place of Performance is listed as Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, which serves as the administrative point of contact, with no delivery, inspection, or acceptance criteria defined. The NAICS code 336999 applies, and the sole point of contact is Brenda Marshall, whose email is the designated channel for all submissions and inquiries. No Unique Entity ID or CAGE code is explicitly mandated, and there are no provisions for options, personnel qualifications, or conflict of interest disclosures. This RFI is solely an information-gathering tool to inform future USTRANSCOM procurement strategies and does not establish any enforceable obligations or expectations for contractors.