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 air, land, sea, and multi-modal transportation for both passenger and cargo movements. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Scope
USTRANSCOM is exploring the use of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to enhance future global mobility operations. This RFI aims to gather information on industry capabilities, innovations, and developmental roadmaps. It is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. The focus is on solutions applicable to the Department of War's global operations, originating from Scott Air Force Base, IL.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide comprehensive overviews structured by the following categories:
- Company Profile: Organization details, primary domain (air, sea, land), and commercial experience with autonomous/semi-autonomous logistics.
- Current Autonomous Capabilities: Detailed descriptions of fielded platforms, including payload capacities, operational range, operating environments, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
- Developmental Roadmap: Overview of platforms in research and development, projected timelines, anticipated capabilities, and expected milestones over the next 3 to 10 years.
- Scalability & Flexibility: How solutions scale from small to large capacity movements, and the system's 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: Approaches to securing data links, navigation systems, and control mechanisms against cyber threats, spoofing, or electronic interference.
- Regulatory Navigation: Strategies and progress regarding domestic and international regulatory compliance for unmanned or autonomous operations.
Submission Instructions
- Focus: Concise responses on technical and operational merits.
- Format: PDF or standard commercial document formats; all submissions must be Unclassified.
- Page Limit: Maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and standard marketing brochures).
- Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
- Point of Contact: Ms. Brenda Marshall at brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil or 618-817-9385.
- Proprietary Data: Clearly mark any proprietary information.
Additional Notes
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.