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RESCHEDULED - USSOCOM RFI Rapid Experimentation of Prototyping in Learning Environments 26-1: Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS)

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Submission Closed04/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Gulfport, MS, 39503, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DD Form 2977 Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet

risk-assessment

High

USSOCOM Photography and Media Consent Release Form

1 page · other

Low

USSOCOM Technical Experimentation Event Safety Guide

2 pages · safety-guide

Low

Attachment+1_RFI+-+Rapid+Experimentation+of+Prototyping+in+Learning+Environments.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 7

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Notice updatedApr 20

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Response DeadlineApr 21

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Submission Closed

04/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

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Technical Support

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Full Description

***USSOCOM must reschedule the Rapid Experimentation of Prototyping Technology in Learning Environment event from June 2026 to September 2026. Thank you to all that have provided information it has been very beneficial however USSOCOM is preparing a follow on RFI announcement with updated and additional information in June/July 2026.***