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 of transportation (air, land, sea, and 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.
Purpose & Scope
USTRANSCOM manages globally integrated mobility operations and aims to understand how autonomous technologies can enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach. The RFI is designed to gather comprehensive overviews of industry capabilities.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide details structured by the following categories:
- Company Profile: Organization details, primary domain, and commercial experience with autonomous logistics.
- Current Autonomous Capabilities: Fielded platforms, including payload, range, operating environments, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
- Developmental Roadmap: Platforms in research and development, with projected timelines.
- Scalability & Flexibility: How solutions scale and handle dynamic routing/cargo.
- Interoperability: Integration with existing logistics nodes, material handling equipment (MHE), and command/control networks.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: Approach to securing systems against cyber threats.
- Regulatory Navigation: Strategies for domestic and international regulatory compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Product Service Code (PSC): V222 (Passenger Motor Charter Service) - Note: The RFI's scope is broader than just passenger charter.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CST (17:00:00Z).
- Published: May 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States.
Submission Instructions
- Focus on technical and operational merits.
- Document Format: PDF or standard commercial document formats, Unclassified.
- Page Limit: Maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and marketing brochures).
- Proprietary Data: Must be clearly marked.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Brenda Marshall
- Email: brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil
- Phone: 618-817-9385