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Sources Sought - Next Generation ACP

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The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify industry partners capable of designing, developing, prototyping, manufacturing, and fielding the Next Generation Semi-Autonomous Collaborative Platform, as detailed in the Sources Sought notice. This initiative, identified by solicitation number FA8693-01 and posted on July 24, 2026, is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or any obligation on the part of the government to award a contract or compensate respondents. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, and are intended to help the government assess industry capabilities and readiness in support of this advanced platform initiative. The work is centered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio under the Department of Defense’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, with primary point of contact Cody Chesher and secondary contact Grace Smith-Heit available for inquiries. NAICS code 336411 indicates this effort pertains to aircraft manufacturing.

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U.S. Air Force seeks industry partners for next-gen semi-autonomous platform via market research, responses due August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA8693 Aflcmc Wayk CcaView Agency

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336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8693 Aflcmc Wayk Cca
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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7424, USA
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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7424, USA
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Grace Smith-Heit
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The Air Force is conducting market research to identify parties having the capabilities and qualifications for designing, developing, prototyping, manufacturing, and fielding Semi-Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) as outlined in the attached Sources Sought. This is an INDUSTRY NOTIFICATION and is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a solicitation. In accordance with RFO 15.201, this announcement shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. 


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