RFI - OCAS Sovereign Robotics & Autonomous Systems Warehouse
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 General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercial providers of Sovereign Autonomous Systems (drones, ground robotics, and sensors). The goal is to establish a centralized "Warehouse" model for federal agencies to procure systems compliant with the American Security Robotics Act (ASRA) of 2026 and FAR 52.240-1. Responses are due June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Interest
OCAS seeks to gauge industry capabilities, understand best practices for hardware root of trust and data sovereignty, and identify potential vendors for the 'Warehouse' model. Systems must meet "Sovereign" criteria:
- ASRA Compliance: Verification that the system is not manufactured or assembled by a "covered foreign entity."
- Hardware Root of Trust: Supply chain illumination for critical components to ensure no adversarial firmware or backdoors.
- Data Sovereignty: Confirmation that all data is stored locally or in a FedRAMP-certified cloud, with no data routing to adversarial nations.
- NDAA Section 848/Blue UAS Alignment: Systems must meet or exceed these cybersecurity standards.
OCAS is interested in capabilities across:
- Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Ground Systems (UGV)
- Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)
- Compliance Audit Services for existing fleets.
Information Requested
Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement (not exceeding 10 pages) addressing:
- Supply Chain Origin: Manufacturing process and verification of sub-component "Country of Origin."
- Operational Security: Approach to encrypted communications and data protection.
- Scalability: Ability to fulfill "Warehouse" orders (e.g., 50+ units within 30 days).
- Past Performance: Examples in federal, state, or high-security commercial environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 4, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted and responses will be treated as information only.