New 52 | Project 26-20

SpEC: OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW: Draft Request for Prototype Proposals: Released on 16 September 2026 Department of the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (DAF TENCAP) Overview: DAF TENCAP exploits National capabilities to deliver rapid, cost-dominant, and innovative warfighting solutions. This is accomplished by analyzing emerging technologies, building partnerships with industry and academia, and prioritizing urgent operational needs. When DAF TENCAP identifies projects for the USAF, we develop capability and deliver prototypes that are often absorbed and deployed to large-scale acquisition programs. DAF TENCAP was originally created as a cold-war era organization to leverage investment from the U.S. Intelligence Community, to provide capabilities direct to the warfighter. Over the decades, our mission has adapted, as have our expertise and focus areas, in order to address emerging and changing threats. Innovation and speed are the heart and soul of everything that we do for the warfighter. To view the full dRPP, please refer to the Key Documents section on the right side of the page. TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES: Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? Connect with potential partners by opting into the teaming list to share and receive contact information. This resource is designed to help you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships. Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out this form . By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list. Important Note: The teaming list will be updated on a rolling basis, but you will not receive notifications each time a new company is added. Please revisit the list to see updates.