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

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), under the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) and the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research aimed at identifying potential providers capable of delivering a small to medium-sized Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS). This system is intended to meet the United States Marine Corps' operational needs for small unit logistics support during Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO), focusing on delivering supplies across the last tactical mile. The government is exploring awarding an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. 4022 to support prototype projects for TRUAS, planned for Fiscal Year 2026. The RFI emphasizes that it is solely a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award contracts, nor will the government pay for any responses received. Amendments to the RFI have extended the response deadline to November 28, 2025, and provided detailed FAQs to assist interested parties with requirements such as payload capabilities, autonomy, maintainability, cyber survivability, and compatibility with existing systems like the Unmanned Common Controller (UCC) and MANGL systems. As of May 2026, the government has signaled a potential move to utilize the Naval Air Systems Consortium (NASC) to facilitate awarding the OTA agreements, with further engagement occurring through NASC membership meetings. The government is currently not accepting additional responses or questions, solidifying this announcement as an informational update for interested vendor communities.

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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) View NAICS

Place of Performance

St James, MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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

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

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Raymond Cannon
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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.

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