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Notice ID: 2eeedf55e668416d8f30a9dd400e84d5Sources Sought

Multirotor sUAS

Archived on August 7, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.

Description

AFICC 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Sources Sought Notice

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation, or package requesting technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought Notice, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice nor does this obligate the Government to award a contract. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.  The Air Force will not accept or acknowledge: emails over 10MB, brochures, samples, catalogs, and any other marketing solicitation information. 

The Government is performing market research primarily in order to determine if there are firms that possess the capability to execute the requirements of this sources sought notice. Therefore, we further invite all business concerns to provide a capability statement in response to this requirement. Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of any Federal Government contract. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website:

https://www.sam.gov/  

If your firm would be interested in such work, you are strongly encouraged to submit a capability statement that addresses as a minimum the questions presented within this notice, and submitted to the point of contact listed below by the due date.  The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 1,500 Employees.

Following submissions of a capability package, the United States Air Force (USAF) representatives may choose to engage in additional communications with selected respondents only intended to support market research for further clarification of industry capability to meet requirements.

The United States Air Force has a requirement in support of Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) has a requirement to provide two (2) each Skydio X10D 3D Scan Strater solution with SL AND IR NA VT300-L “or equal”.  Refer to the attached draft Salient Characteristics document.  Proposed equivalent systems must meet the minimum requirements included in the draft Salient Characteristics document. 

Interested contractors who can provide these systems are requested to submit in writing an affirmative response which includes as a minimum the following information:

  1. Company Information:    
    • Company Name:
    • Address:
    • UEI/CAGE:
    • Point of contact to include telephone number and email address for your company:
  2. Based on your professional experience in the private sector, would you consider this   requirement to coincide with systems provided in the commercial market?
  3. Specify your business type; large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based upon NAICS 336411.  Specify all that apply.
  4. Provide an additional NAICS code with justification that you would recommend as being more applicable.
  5. Does your company provide this system on a GSA Schedule, GSA IDIQ contract, or other Government-wide contract?  If so, please provide the Contract/Schedule number and NAICS/special item number.  If GSA is in the process of awarding a contract/schedule to you for this system please provide the GSA point of contact name and phone number.
  6. Identify any projects completed in the past three (3) years for the same or similar scope. Include any Government contracts (Federal, State, or local) you have been awarded for this type of requirement. Also, include the contract number and a Government point of contact.  Identify if your company was the prime contractor or a subcontractor for these projects.
  7. Does your system contain any parts prohibited by DFAR 252.225-7007 (Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies)?
  8. Does your system contain any parts prohibited by FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions?

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement response to this notice. All questions and responses shall be submitted electronically to Mrs. Grace Pennington at grace.pennington@us.af.mil and Savanna Suggs at savanna.suggs@us.af.mil no later than Thursday, 23 July 2026 @ 2:00 PM Central Time. Responses shall be no more than 10 pages (single spaced, front and back, no smaller than Times New Roman, font size 12 or equivalent). If submissions exceed the page count noted, the Government will only review the first 10 pages and disregard the remainder of the submission. Extraneous materials (brochures, manuals, etc.) will not be considered.

The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to firms as it relates to the Government's review of the data submitted in response to this notice.

LIST OF ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Draft – Multirotor sUAS Salient Characteristics

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Overview

Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER.FA8051 772 ESS PKD
Posted:July 13, 2026
NAICS:336411: Aircraft Manufacturing
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:1550: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:San Antonio, Texas, 78226

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Solicitation:FA805126S4008
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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&A336411No Set-Aside10/15/2026Open0, TX
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Special Notice336411No Set-Aside09/30/202610/15/2026-
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 Notice336411No Set-Aside09/29/202610/15/2026-
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 Research336411No Set-Aside09/28/202610/12/2026-
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Stike Fighter (JSF) Joint Program Office (JPO) has awarded a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-(1)(a)(2)(ii) and (iii), Only One Responsible Source, to Lockheed Martin Corporation, in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - 2028 Site Activation and Hardware (SAHW). The contract value is $2,293,000,000 and provides initial non-recurring sustainment activities and services, including site activation, interim contractor support, fleet management, and reliability and maintainability improvement plan in support of establishing new operational sites, one-time setup of both land-based and at-sea fleet support operations including initial engineering and technical sustainment services the F-35 Lightning II JSF JPO Air Systems for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales customers and F-35 Cooperative Program Partners.
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Additional Details

Solicitation Number

FA805126S4008

Archive Date

Aug 7, 2026

Office Address

TYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403-5322