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's Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities and qualified vendors for Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Kinetic Hard-Kill Solutions. This RFI aims to enhance the USAF's understanding of market technologies for integration, development, training, and sustainment services against Group 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Responses are requested by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Interest
The PDBL seeks to collaborate with businesses offering C-sUAS kinetic hard-kill technologies or services that are:
- Easy to Use: Requiring minimal operator training.
- Rapidly Deployable: Transportable via palletized cargo, set up by 4 personnel or less within 2 hours.
- Extreme Weather Capable: Operable in -40°F and 20-30 mph winds.
- Technology Focus: Interest includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS), large caliber 30mm gun-based systems, small caliber automated weapon stations with C-UAS fire control, drone-on-drone autonomous kinetic interceptors, high-energy lasers (2-20kW), and high-power microwaves (GaN solid-state).
- Cybersecurity: Selected technologies will require compliance with DoD Instruction 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework).
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses, including Small and Other than Small Businesses, should submit a Capabilities Statement not exceeding fifteen (15) pages, plus a one (1) page cover letter, for a total of sixteen (16) pages. Submissions 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: 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. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to all interested and qualified businesses.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST
- Published: March 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal. Submissions should be sent via electronic mail to TSgt Trenton A. Cott at trenton.cott@us.af.mil.