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RFI - Contractor Support Approaches for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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FA862927R6001Federal

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

RFI - Contractor Support for Offensive Small One-Way Attack UAS

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 7

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 28

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Contacts

Dan Harkins

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Full Description

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The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Asymmetric Warfare Division (AFLCMC/WIS) is conducting market research via this Request for Information (RFI) to identify future sustainment approaches. The objective is to provide highly agile, comprehensive contractor support for an operational fleet of small unmanned aircraft systems. Interested parties should refer to the attached pdf. for additional information and instructions.

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