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. Responses will inform USTRANSCOM's understanding of how autonomous systems can enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach. Submissions are due May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Information Requested
USTRANSCOM is interested in comprehensive overviews of technologies, specifically requesting information on:
- Company Profile: Organization details, size, primary domain (air, sea, land), and commercial experience with autonomous/semi-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, projected timelines, anticipated capabilities, and expected milestones for the next 3-10 years.
- Scalability & Flexibility: How solutions scale from small to massive capacity lifts and their ability to handle dynamic routing and varying cargo dimensions.
- Interoperability: Integration with existing manual/automated logistics nodes, material handling equipment (MHE), and command/control networks.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: Approach to securing data links, navigation, and control mechanisms against cyber threats.
- Regulatory Navigation: Strategies and progress regarding domestic and international regulatory compliance for unmanned/autonomous operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: May 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response. Responses should be concise, focused on technical and operational merits, and limited to a maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and marketing brochures). All submissions must be Unclassified. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
Point of Contact
Ms. Brenda Marshall, USTRANSCOM Directorate of Acquisition (TCAQ) at brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil or 618-817-9385.