Short Range / Short Endurance Reconnaissance DC2 Integration Small Unmanned Aerial System

SAM.gov (U.S. federal contract opportunities) · the publisher calls it «RFI / market research»

The US Air Force AFLCMC ISR & SOF Special Warfare Program Office is seeking market research on a rapidly deployable Group 1/2 VTOL small UAS for short-range reconnaissance and situational awareness. Responses are due 28 October 2026 12:00 EDT, and the CUI attachment requires proper certifications to access. (machine-written summary)

Deadline

28 Oct 2026 (time: see source)

Source text: «Response deadline (SAM.gov data field): 28 October 2026 12:00 EDT»

Need owner

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program

References

FA8629-27-R-5001

How to respond

Interested parties must request access through sam.gov to view the attachment. The attachment contains additional details regarding the requirement and information on how to respond.

Access

Norwegian suppliers: not stated — check the access terms

Source text: «Requestors must have the proper certifications to access the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) attachment, otherwise your request will be rejected.»

Membership required

Not stated

Export and security terms

Requestors must have the proper certifications to access the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) attachment, otherwise your request will be rejected.

Funding

Not stated

Possible follow-on

The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications.

Commitment

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation.

Published by the source

2026-10-14

Last checked against the source 2026-10-15.