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Request for Information (RFI) – Common Unmanned Systems Controller

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FA8629-27-R-5002Federal

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr
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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
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Jamie Sclafani

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This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.


The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a modular, platform-agnostic Unmanned Systems (UxS) controller capability that supports command and control of unmanned air, ground, surface, and subsurface systems through a common operator interface and open, extensible software architecture. The capability integrates vehicle management, payload control, mission planning, mission execution, communications management, data dissemination, and operator decision support while enabling interoperability with legacy and emerging systems.


Interested parties must request access through sam.gov to view the attachment. The attachment contains additional details regarding the requirement and information on how to respond. Requestors must have the proper certifications to access the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) attachment, otherwise your request will be rejected. 

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