RFI for USSOCOM Rapid Experimentation of Prototyping Technology in Learning Environments 26-1

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled RFI_26_1_Rapid_Experimentation_of_Prototyping_Technology_in_Learning_Environments to gather market insights on emerging prototyping technologies applicable to learning environments, with an emphasis on rapid experimentation capabilities. The solicitation, posted on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, targets industry stakeholders in the NAICS 541715 category—Scientific Research and Development Services—and is intended for market research purposes only, not for formal award. The place of performance is identified as Gulfport, Mississippi, and the primary point of contact for technical inquiries is Technical Support at tech_exp@socom.mil or 813-826-4646. While no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or detailed statement of work are included in the provided materials, the notice explicitly references attachments containing critical details, including possible technical specifications, media consent requirements, and submission instructions. A PHOTOGRAPH/MEDIA CONSENT AND RELEASE form is referenced, indicating that participants in demonstrations or events may be required to grant USSOCOM usage rights for media captured during experimentation. The Department of Defense, through USSOCOM, is the contracting agency with an agency code of 97ZS, though no contract value, pricing, delivery schedule, or accounting details such as TAS or ACRN are disclosed in the available information. Submission methods, acceptable file formats, and proposal structure are not specified within the core document, necessitating review of the referenced attachments for complete participation requirements. No set-aside status, small business designation, or socioeconomic certifications are indicated, and no contracting officer, COR, or COTR information is provided. As an RFI, this solicitation does not establish a basis for award or include formal contract administration data such as invoicing procedures, inspection criteria, or FOB terms. All detailed requirements, including potential special contract provisions, packaging standards, or reporting obligations, are understood to reside solely within the unattached documentation.