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Request for Information (RFI) for a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) Solution

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N0001926RFPREQWPM2630125Federal

Submission Closed06/25/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Naval Air Systems Command, through the PMA-263 program office, is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) that supports small-unit logistics in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and Distributed Maritime Operations. This RFI is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation to award, or availability of funding for response preparation. The government is evaluating potential vendors for a future Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. 4022, potentially administered through the Naval Air Systems Consortium (NASC), with an anticipated award timeline in Fiscal Year 2026 and delivery of three prototype systems by Fiscal Year 2028. The system must be containerized to fit within 4’x3’x2’ dimensions, weigh no more than 150 lbs for four-person lift and JLTV transport, achieve airborne status within 15 minutes, carry a 100 lbs payload over 40 NM or 150 lbs over 10 NM, operate at 4,500 ft altitude with a 100-knot cruise speed, and provide autonomous flight with sense-and-avoid and beyond-line-of-sight communication capabilities. It must integrate with Marine Corps command systems including TAK, UCC, MANGL, CAC2S, and JADC2, comply with FIPS 140-3 Level 2 security, MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464C for electromagnetic compatibility, and adhere to NDAA 2024 requirements. Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF or Word format, not exceed 20 pages in 10-point Times New Roman, be marked as Controlled Unclassified Information with export control designations, and include UEI and CAGE codes along with business size and socioeconomic status declarations. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or payment terms apply at this stage, and the government has explicitly stated that submission of a response is voluntary and does not guarantee future participation in a competition. The response deadline was extended to November 28, 2025, and the government is no longer accepting additional submissions or questions.

General Info

NAVAIR seeks VTOL TRUAS providers for USMC logistics via OTA, response deadline November 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

St James, MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFI Amendment 02 for Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS)

6 pages · rfi

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Attachment 2 Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 11-14-25)

2 pages · rfi-faq

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 14

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 29

Response deadline changed from Nov 28, 2025 to Jun 25, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJun 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/25/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Joseph Perriello

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Raymond Cannon

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Full Description

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; YET IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO AN ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO AND WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY KIND. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR NON-FAR BASED AGREEMENT (E.G. OTHER TRANSACTION) AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE WILL NOT PREVENT A COMPANY FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE COMPETITION RELATED TO PMA-263’s TACTICAL RESUPPLY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (TRUAS) PROGRAM.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), located at Patuxent River, MD, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of delivering a small to medium-sized Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) solution capable of achieving Top Level Requirements (TLR) for the United States Marine Corps. This system must meet operational focused on small unit logistics support across the last tactical mile in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO).

NAVAIR is considering awarding an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022 “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” for TRUAS in FY2026.

AMENDMENT 01: Updated RFI to clarify response due date. Attachment 2 Frequently Asked Questions uploaded.

AMENDMENT 02: Updated RFI to extend response due date to 28 November 2025. Attachment 2 Frequently Asked Questions updated.

UPDATE: 5/29/2026: The Government is considering utilizing the Naval Air Systems Consortium (NASC) to potentially award one or more Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022 “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects”. This effort will be briefed by the Government at the NASC Membership Meeting on 25 June 2026. This forum is limited to the members of the NASC. For more information about membership as well as a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) Solution briefing, please visit nascsolutions.org.

THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL RFI RESPONSES OR TAKING ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME.

This announcement has been updated only to inform interested parties of the opportunity to participate in the NASC Membership Meeting.