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) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations". This RFI seeks to identify commercial solutions, technologies, and developmental roadmaps for autonomous transportation across all modes (air, land, sea, multi-modal) for both passenger and cargo movements. This is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due by 12:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
USTRANSCOM is conducting market research to understand how autonomous technologies can enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach in globally integrated mobility operations. The RFI aims to gather information on commercial industry capabilities, innovations, and developmental roadmaps for autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for future global mobility.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide comprehensive overviews of their technologies, including:
- Company Profile: Organization name, size, primary domain, and commercial experience with autonomous logistics.
- Current Autonomous Capabilities: Details on fielded autonomous platforms, including payload, range, operating environments, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
- Developmental Roadmap: Overview of platforms in research and development, with projected timelines and capabilities.
- Scalability & Flexibility: How solutions scale from small to large movements and handle dynamic routing/cargo.
- Interoperability: Integration with existing logistics nodes, material handling equipment (MHE), and command/control networks.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: Approach to securing data links, navigation, and control mechanisms against threats.
- Regulatory Navigation: Strategies for domestic and international regulatory compliance for autonomous operations.
Submission Instructions
- Format: PDF or standard commercial document formats (Unclassified).
- Page Limit: Maximum of 15 pages (excluding cover page and marketing brochures).
- Deadline: 12:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026.
- 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: 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). The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.