SB-AMTI Request for Information
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) system. The government seeks industry's ability to provide a rapid, low-risk solution with minimal non-recurring engineering (NRE) for a radar SB-AMTI system. Responses are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI aims to gather market research information to inform the acquisition strategy for a new SB-AMTI system. The primary focus is on identifying solutions that are:
- Rapidly deployable
- Low-risk
- Require minimal non-recurring engineering (NRE)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Experimental Development)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not obligate the Government to reimburse costs for RFI responses, nor does it guarantee a future RFP or contract award. Information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
The RFI document itself is classified. Interested companies must email SAF.SQ.SBSTPAEOrg@us.af.mil with the subject line 'SB-AMTI RFI'. The email must include:
- Company Name
- Cage Code
- City, State of Company location
- Email address
- JWICS email