Special Notice – Landscape of Current Industry Robotic Solutions

SOL #: PANDTA-26-P-0000-032205Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

ACC-DTA

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Drones (1550)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/394d92b2451243f2a4a1e68aa540f16f/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Action Date

Feb 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Army, Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to release a Request for Information (RFI) for Mission Autonomy robotic solutions. The purpose is to inform Army leaders on the current landscape of industry robotic solutions and develop a rapid acquisition strategy. An RFI is anticipated to be issued on January 30, 2026, with responses due by February 27, 2026.

Scope of Interest

The RFI seeks information on current industry robotic solutions to support Mission Autonomy initiatives. This includes understanding the capabilities available to inform the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy and Army Senior Leaders. The ultimate goal is to develop an acquisition strategy to rapidly provide these capabilities to the Force.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Special Notice (intent to issue RFI)
Set-Aside: None specified
RFI Anticipated Release: January 30, 2026
Responses Due: February 27, 2026
Published: February 5, 2026

Purpose & Intent

This Special Notice is for informational purposes only. The Government intends to pursue a follow-on production effort under 10 USC 4022(f), but no prototype project will be awarded based on this RFI announcement. The RFI will be posted on SAM.gov and through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). Interested parties can find information on NAMC membership at www.NAMConsortium.org.