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RFI - Contractor Support Approaches for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
SAM.gov (U.S. federal contract opportunities) · the publisher calls it «RFI / market research»
The US Air Force AFLCMC/WIS is seeking market input on contractor sustainment approaches for an operational fleet of small unmanned aircraft systems, with the attachment describing offensive small one-way attack UAS. Responses are due 28 October 2026, but the web page gives 17:00 EDT and the attachment gives 5:00pm EST, so confirm the cut-off time before submitting. (machine-written summary)
- Deadline
- 28 Oct 2026 (time: see source)
- Source text: «Response deadline (SAM.gov data field): 28 October 2026 17:00 EDT»
- Need owner
- United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Asymmetric Warfare Division (AFLCMC/WIS)
- References
- FA862927R6001
- What is needed
- While this RFI outlines specific baseline areas of interest, the Government's primary interest is in overall contractor support capability.
- Who is sought
- Interested parties should refer to the attached pdf. for additional information and instructions.
- How to respond
- Send electronic responses to daniel.harkins@us.af.mil (Contracting Officer), sean.sikora@us.af.mil, daniel.schott@us.af.mil (Logistics Management Specialists), and aaron.sorrell.1@us.af.mil (Program Manager) by 28 October 2026 at 5:00pm EST.
- Access
- Norwegian suppliers: not stated — check the access terms
- Source text: «Include CAGE code, UEI number, business size/status under the recommended NAICS code, and primary point of contact (POC) information.»
- Membership required
- Not stated
- Funding
- Not stated
- Source text: «The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information.»
- Possible follow-on
- Information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications.
- Commitment
- It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation, or promise to issue an RFP in the future.
- Published by the source
- 2026-10-07
Sources
- Attached document · Official publisher: https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/dcc5ee3fba0f4a6b9441b642fe27477c/download · read 2026-10-10
- Publisher page · Official publisher: https://sam.gov/opp/7b2852113c834e289dadee5f57822a3a/view · read 2026-10-10
- Formal notice · Official publisher: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b2852113c834e289dadee5f57822a3a/view · notice in our contracts register
Changes
- 2026-10-10 · supersedes contracts: null → 1
Last checked against the source 2026-10-10.