Request for Information (RFI) for C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill Solutions FA4659-RFI-CSUAS Kinetic
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 U.S. Air Force (USAF) Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill Solutions for Group 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The PDBL seeks industry information to improve understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors for collaboration in C-sUAS integration, development, training, and sustainment services. Responses are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Interest
The PDBL is interested in technologies and services that are:
- Easy to Use: Requiring minimal operator training.
- Rapidly Deployable: Transportable via palletized cargo, set up by <=4 personnel within 2 hours.
- Extreme Weather Capable: Operable in -40° ambient temperatures and 20-30 mph winds. Specific technical parameters include:
- Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) mid-range precision vehicle and container launchers.
- Large caliber 30mm gun-based airburst/proximity close-in sustained fire.
- Small caliber automated weapon stations with C-UAS fire control.
- Drone-on-drone autonomous kinetic interceptors with AI-guided terminal capabilities, potentially 3-D printable.
- High-energy lasers (2-20kW) with precision engagement.
- High-power microwaves (GaN solid-state) with effective area engagement, swarm-capable, and weather-resistant. Selected technologies may require compliance with DoD Instruction 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework) and an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: All interested and qualified businesses (Small Business, Other than Small) are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Published: March 6, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Capabilities Statements should not exceed fifteen (15) pages, plus a one (1) page cover letter (total 16 pages), and must include:
- Company Overview: Experience and expertise in C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill.
- Technology or Services Overview: Detailed description, technical parameters, performance characteristics, and integration requirements.
- Technical Approach: Detailed description of the approach for C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill technologies or services.
- Performance Data: Test results demonstrating the technology's ability to protect USAF assets. Submissions must be sent via electronic mail.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of a contract award. Responses will be treated as information only. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The RFI is unclassified; no classified information should be submitted.