Description
The United States Air Force Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) issued an unclassified Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data on technologies and services that support Counter‑Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑sUAS) and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The RFI is a continuous, open‑ended market research effort; no contract award is anticipated at this stage. Respondents are asked to submit a concise capabilities statement (max 16 pages) via the PDBL Vendor Landing Page, outlining experience, technical approach, performance data, and any proprietary considerations. Key technical focus areas include detection, tracking, classification, and interception of Group 1‑3 UAS, rapid deployment, operation in extreme weather, GNSS‑denied environments, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity (RMF/ATO) for later prototyping phases. The submission deadline is 31 Dec 2026, and the RFI will be periodically updated with new Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) amendments that reset the response window.
• Market research only – no funding or contract award tied to this RFI.
• Required deliverable: ≤ 15 pages technical capabilities statement + 1‑page cover letter.
• Core technical requirements: detection ≥ 2 km for Group 1 UAS, multi‑UAS tracking, low‑signature operation, integration with C‑UAS fire‑control, all‑weather performance, and cybersecurity compliance for future phases.