Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Request for Information (RFI)
SOL #: 19Nov2025Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUK
HANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, United States
Place of Performance
Hanscom AFB, MA
NAICS
No NAICS code specified
PSC
No PSC code specified
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Nov 19, 2025
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Last Updated
Nov 20, 2025
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Response Deadline
Dec 31, 2025, 10:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
The United States Air Force (USAF) Counter small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) branch (AFLCMC/ESSC) is requesting information regarding Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System technologies related to combatting the sUAS in Groups 1, 2, and 3 as presented in Table 1 of the attached PDF in order to evaluate industry offerings. ESSC is looking for all systems capable of taking track data/cues from sensors to laze targets and launch guided Hydra 70 APKWS rockets. Native target detection/sensing and C2 capabilities are not required on system.
People
Points of Contact
Robert GillPRIMARY
Ciabha KelleherSECONDARY
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