Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (SUAS) FOR GROUND/MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE

    Sol. FA862925R6004Sources SoughtWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 25, 2025
    POSTED
    Jul 18, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336411
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) for ground and maritime search and rescue operations. This RFI aims to identify systems that enhance ISR capabilities and support personnel recovery missions in denied environments. Interested parties should respond to this market research opportunity.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA862925R6004
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    July 18, 2025
    Response Deadline
    July 25, 2025
    NAICS Code
    336411AI guide
    Primary Contact
    Marissa Greenleaf
    State
    OH
    ZIP Code
    45433
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    This Request for Information (RFI) is an update to a previous RFI (FA8629-25-R-6002), namely the removal of the tethered requirement.

    The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Strike Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/WISS) is conducting market research to identify systems capable of providing organic Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) to extend line of sight communications, increase threat detection and locate isolated personnel (IP) via a standoff effect in vast environments where Combat Air Forces (CAF) aircraft are denied.  System(s) will be employed by Air Force Rescue Forces conducting personnel recovery missions in maritime environments.

    Key dates

    1. July 18, 2025Posted Date
    2. July 25, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (SUAS) FOR GROUND/MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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