Notice ID: 3c09db3a63594f1a8c0ff06a6e361659Sources Sought
Request for Information (RFI) - Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)
Archived on May 8, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The Department of the Air Force, 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is seeking willing and capable sources for NDAA-compliant, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in accordance with the specifications listed under the Salient Characteristics Section. DISCLAIMER: This announcement serves as a Request for Information (RFI) for NDAA-compliant small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Part 10. The purpose of this RFI is solely for gathering information and planning. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation on the part of the Government. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Therefore, the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,500 employees. SALIENT CHARACTISTERICS - Hybrid airframe with both Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and high-speed (>150 mph) fixed-wing flight capabilities - Operational range of at least 20 kilometers - First-Person View (FPV) control interface - Fully integrated and certified system of swappable, non-kinetic training payloads (e.g., training payload without pyro-techniques) - Turnkey, ruggedized system designed for immediate field use by unit operators - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 compliant - Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 13 April 2026 SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT: 1. Your general company information, to include: - Company names - Address - Point of contact (POC) - Phone number - E-mail address - Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code - Unique Entity ID - Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small) - NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under 2. Capabilities Statement: Provide sufficient information (such as product literature) describing your company's ability to meet the minimum salient characteristic. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2:00PM CENTRAL TIME ON THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2026. PACKAGES ARE TO BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO TSgt Vaughn Swinton - vaughn.swinton@us.af.mil
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:FA8903 772 ESS PK
Posted:April 16, 2026
NAICS:336411: Aircraft Manufacturing
Last Updated:Sep 25, 2026
PSC:1560: AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:JBSA Lackland
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
TSgt Vaughn Swinton
Documents
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
F2MPSU6091A002- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentApr 16, 2026
Request for Information (RFI) - Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)
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This justification and approval for other than full and open competition has been reviewed and approved in accordance with established procedures and is hereby published in accordance with FAR 6.301. Any and all redactions in this published document (that is, language marked out or deleted) have been identified and confirmed by the Government as contract proprietary information which the Government must protect from unauthorized disclosure. As the Government's intent to acquire using other than full and open competition was previously published on the Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) and all public comments considered at this time, the Government does not intend to respond further concerning this publication. Please see redacted J&A attached for additional information. | Sole Source / J&A | 336411 | No Set-Aside | 10/15/2026 | Open | 0, TX | |
Modification 3 – September 28, 2026 This is Modification 3 to the Request for Information (RFI) entitled SFRT Aircraft Modernization, Notice ID 80JSC026SFRTAM, originally posted on August 27, 2026. The following change is hereby made: NASA is updating the final response date for this RFI. All responses must now be submitted no later than October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this SAM.gov posting for all updates and additional information. No other changes are made under this modification. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 2 – September 24, 2026 This is Modification 2 to the Request for Information (RFI) entitled SFRT Aircraft Modernization, Notice ID 80JSC026SFRTAM, which was posted on August 27, 2026. The following changes are hereby made: NASA is posting the Questions and Answers (Q&A) received from industry in response to this RFI. The Q&A document is provided as an attachment to this modification. NASA is updating the final response date for this RFI. All responses must now be submitted no later than October 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Interested parties are responsible for reviewing the attachment and monitoring this SAM.gov posting for all updates and additional information. No other changes are made under this modification. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 1 – September 10, 2026 This is Modification 1 to the Request for Information (RFI) entitled SFRT Aircraft Modernization Request for Information (RFI), Notice ID 80JSC026SFRTAM, which was posted on August 27, 2026. The following changes are hereby made: NASA is establishing a final deadline for the submission of questions. All questions must be submitted no later than September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST). After this deadline, NASA does not anticipate accepting additional questions. All questions received by the deadline will be answered publicly through this SAM.gov posting. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for all updates and additional information. No other changes are made under this modification. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) to post a Request for Information (RFI) to request responses from interested parties. This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition. NASA JSC is hereby requesting information from potential sources for the Spaceflight Readiness Training (SFRT) Aircraft Modernization evaluation requirement. NASA JSC is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses (SB) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for the SFRT Aircraft Modernization evaluation requirement. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities as a prime, subcontractor and/or teaming partner. The Government reserves the right to consider a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside based on responses received. Respondents are requested to provide informed input on realistic and appropriate SB subcontracting and/or participation goals for the specific requirement. This type of feedback supports NASA’s market research and helps ensure the acquisition strategy is aligned with actual industry capability. Industry feedback is requested for: 1. SB Subcontracting goals; 2. Barriers that may limit SB participation, such as certifications, unique technical requirements, security needs, specialized tools, or high-risk performance areas and/or 3. Strategies to increase SB participation, including: • Breaking requirements into smaller components • Identifying areas appropriate for subcontracting • Considering teaming or mentor protégé approaches NASA JSC is conducting market research to obtain industry information regarding availability, capability, schedule, sustainment models, and cost efficacy for modern high-performance jet aircraft that could be used in evaluation and an evaluation program for supporting NASA's astronaut SFRT requirements. NASA has operated the T-38N fleet in support of astronaut SFRT for several decades. With the U.S. Air Force planning to retire the T‑38 fleet in the 2030–2035 timeframe, NASA is evaluating options to transition to a more modern high-performance aircraft. Prior to any fleet transition, NASA seeks to conduct a limited-scope evaluation program using a small number of modern aircraft to determine: Suitability for astronaut training Operational characteristics and safety margins Curriculum integration and human factors Maintenance concepts and mission capable rate Supply chain considerations Overall fleet feasibility and lifecycle expectations This evaluation program is not a full fleet buy or replacement. It is intended to operate a small number of aircraft within JSC’s existing operational framework to assess compatibility, logistics, cost efficacy, and training impact. NASA is interested in understanding whether industry can provide a: Direct replacement solution Bridge capability that would preserve operational capacity while a full solution is developed or fielded Phased capability delivery approach that introduces mission capability over time, or Combination of the above Respondents should clearly identify which elements of their response are available as near-term solutions and which require additional development, certification, production, or integration effort. Desired Aircraft Characteristics NASA is seeking information on existing, production, or near-production high-performance jet aircraft capable of supporting SFRT. Pertinent aircraft characteristics include: High reliability with established maintenance documentation Self-starting engine capability Performance comparable to a modern jet trainer/light fighter aircraft Capability to support dynamic maneuvering, formation flying, and cross-country navigation Dual-seat, dual-control configuration (tandem or side-by-side) Modern avionics compatible with instrument flight operations Aircraft capable of being single-pilot qualified from either seat is highly desired NASA is not restricting industry responses to a specific performance class or aircraft design heritage. NASA anticipates evaluating a small number of aircraft over a multi-year period. NASA requests information on potential procurement options such as lease, lease-to-own, barter, or other arrangements due to limited upfront procurement funding. NASA would provide: NASA aircrew NASA flight operations oversight Aircrew training requirements definition Integration with current JSC aviation operations Industry respondents are invited to propose providing: Aircraft to be solely operated by NASA Aircrews All levels of maintenance (on site or contractor-performed) Spare parts provisioning Technical data and software access Flight restrictions/special procedures, if any Recommended configuration for NASA’s mission profile NASA is open to operating the aircraft under reasonable flight hour limits, maneuver restrictions, or operational envelopes consistent with contractor recommendations. Capability Statement Interested firms having the required capabilities necessary to meet the requirements described herein should submit a capability statement of no more than 15 pages in PDF format, excluding appendices, demonstrating their ability to support NASA's SFRT Aircraft Modernization requirements. Please advise if the requirement is considered a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial product and commercial service are defined in FAR Part 2, Definitions. NASA requests that industry provide the following information, to the extent available: Aircraft Capability Information Aircraft performance specifications Avionics suite description Safety systems and redundancy Flight envelope and any operational limitations Training requirements for initial and recurrent pilot qualification to include simulator access, if required Maintenance man‑hours per flight hour data Mission capable rate history or projections Sustainment and Maintenance Recommended maintenance concept for NASA operations Availability of on‑site support or remote technical assistance Supply chain reliability and parts availability Phase/depot cycle timelines and cost drivers Availability and Schedule Earliest available delivery/lease timelines Expected lead times for aircraft, parts, or training Programmatic schedule assumptions Cost Information (Rough Order of Magnitude) Estimated monthly or annual aircraft lease cost Estimated cost per flight hour Maintenance support cost options Optional services (training, software updates, spares provisioning) Contracting Models NASA is interested in considering a variety of contractual approaches, including: Operating lease Short‑term or long‑term lease Lease with maintenance included Barter or mission-based arrangements (describe if possible) NASA-provided pilots with contractor-provided sustainment Terms and Conditions/Liability/Damage coverage required Other financial considerations Respondents may propose additional contracting models as appropriate. Company Capability and Experience Summary of relevant experience supporting government or flight‑training organizations Certifications, facility clearances, flight safety track record Customer references (if available) No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of any pre-solicitation or solicitation notice. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information requested. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government may not respond to questions/concerns submitted. Do not provide any proprietary data. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Lilyana Pequeno at lilyana.p.pequeno@nasa.gov no later than 5 p.m. CDT, Monday, September 28, 2026. Please reference SFRT Aircraft Modernization in any response. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf | Market Research | 336411 | No Set-Aside | 09/28/2026 | 10/12/2026 | - | |
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This notice supplements the Air Force Small UAS & Asymmetric Capabilities – Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Notice ID: FA8629-26-S-C001, available at [https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2adca647af04d61b6ed30dc0d131fd4/view]. Call 001 is seeking innovative commerical solutions and technologies to advance small UAS and asymmetric mission capabilites. Details are provided in the attachment. | Special Notice | 336411 | No Set-Aside | 09/30/2026 | 10/15/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
F2MPSU6091A002
Archive Date
May 8, 2026
Office Address
JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-9861