Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Quick Summary
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify innovative autonomous transportation capabilities for global operations. This RFI seeks commercial solutions, technologies, and developmental roadmaps across all modes (air, land, sea, multi-modal) for both passenger and cargo movements. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Interest
USTRANSCOM is exploring the use of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to enhance future global mobility operations. The focus is on understanding industry capabilities in autonomous transportation across various environments and for diverse logistical needs.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide comprehensive overviews of their technologies, structured by the following categories:
- Company Profile: Organization details, size, primary domain, and commercial experience with autonomous logistics.
- Current Autonomous Capabilities: Detailed descriptions of fielded autonomous platforms, including payload capacities, operational range, environments, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
- Developmental Roadmap: Overview of platforms in research and development, with projected timelines and anticipated capabilities.
- Scalability & Flexibility: How solutions can scale from small to large movements and handle dynamic routing and cargo dimensions.
- Interoperability: Integration with existing logistics nodes, material handling equipment, and command/control networks.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: Approach to securing data links, navigation, and control mechanisms against cyber threats.
- Regulatory Navigation: Strategies for domestic and international regulatory compliance for autonomous operations.
Submission Instructions
- Format: PDF or standard commercial document formats; all submissions must be Unclassified.
- Page Limit: Maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and marketing brochures).
- Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
- Point of Contact: Ms. Brenda Marshall, USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition (TCAQ) at brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil or 618-817-9385.
- Proprietary Data: Must be clearly marked.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: May 11, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.