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INTELLIGENT SERVICES ARCHITECTURE FOR POINT DEFENSE

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2942026Federal

Submission Closed05/27/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract focuses on developing an intelligent services architecture to enhance Point Defense capabilities against small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), specifically targeting countering Group 1-3 UAS threats. It supports the strategic priority of advancing Counter-Small UAS and broader Counter-UAS capabilities within the Air Force, particularly for Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) and related Force Design Mission Areas. This initiative aligns with critical Air Force Research Laboratory technology priorities such as autonomy, automation, and employing both non-kinetic and kinetic effects. The goal is to create an adaptable, intelligent, autonomous system that can operate standalone or be integrated with existing ABAD frameworks, offering configurable, agnostic services tailored to the specific area of responsibility, operational environment, threat levels, rules of engagement, and force protection requirements. The solicitation, issued by the USAF Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, seeks sources for this development effort under the title "INTELLIGENT SERVICES ARCHITECTURE FOR POINT DEFENSE." The contract is currently in a sources-sought phase, with responses due by May 27, 2026. The contract emphasizes military utility through modular, adaptable, and integrated capabilities to address evolving UAS threats while supporting the broader objectives of autonomy and defense readiness within the Department of Defense. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Ryan Sims.

General Info

Develop intelligent, autonomous architecture enhancing Air Force defense against small unmanned aircraft threats.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2385 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rskd

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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_RFI_attachment_updated+email+address.pdf

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_RFI_attachment_v2.pdf

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

Amendment 1Apr 30

Contract was updated

PostedMay 13

Sources Sought

Amendment 2May 13

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 27

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/27/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2385 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rskd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2385 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rskd

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Contacts

Ryan Sims

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Point Defense is rooted in the strategic priority of advancing Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) and Counter-UAS capabilities, directly supporting Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) and broader USAF Force Design Mission Areas. Addressing these advancements involves critical Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) technology priorities, including autonomy, automation, and both non-kinetic and kinetic effects against Group 1-3 UAS. The foundational military utility for Point Defense lies in delivering an adaptable, intelligent, autonomy-enabled, standalone or connected capability that integrates with existing ABAD architectures, providing agnostic services that can be configured based on the specific Area of Responsibility (AOR), location, critical assets, expected threat picture, Rules of Engagement (ROEs), defense plan and force protection requirements.