Request for Information - Small Uncrewed Aerial System (sUAS) Capabilities

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a presolicitation Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number sUAS_RPRD_2026 to identify domestically produced, production-ready Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS) and related components. The effort is organized around five lines of effort: hardware, software, communications, sensors, and kinetics. These capabilities are intended to support five specific missions, including Long Range and Medium Range One Way Attack, Air Interdiction, Air Launched Effects, and Medium Range Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. The government is specifically interested in Group 1, 2, and 3 platforms, with a requirement that production-ready systems be available within six months of a potential contract award. Key requirements emphasize strict regulatory and security compliance, including adherence to section 848 of the FY 2020 NDAA, FAA regulations, and ITAR export controls. Systems must feature robust cybersecurity and anti-tamper protections to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Respondents must provide detailed company information, including their SAM registration, CAGE code, and small business status, while disclosing any non-U.S. manufacturing. As this is currently an RFI for market research purposes, it does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no formal contract value or award evaluation factors have been established. Responses are due by November 30, 2026.