Landscape of Current Industry Robotic Solutions

Request for Information (RFI)

The US Army, Capability Program Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy, is seeking industry expertise on current robotic systems to understand the experience and capability of potential vendors. The intent is to inform Army leaders on the industry landscape, identify teaming opportunities, and develop an acquisition strategy for rapid capability delivery. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP), or a solicitation for award; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The USG intends to obtain prototypes and ancillary equipment for limited operational assessment.

Information is requested for three problem statements related to mission autonomy:

• Engineer Capability Package (Breaching Operations): Solutions for autonomous/semi-autonomous breaching of complex obstacles and minefields under contested conditions, requiring self-navigation, mission planning, obstacle classification, advanced sensors, and C2 interfaces.

• Sustainment Capability Package (Autonomous Distribution): Systems for autonomous delivery of various supply classes across contested terrain, including self-navigation, dynamic route optimization, material handling, and integration into C2 networks.

• Army Multi-Mission Platforms: Production-ready, reusable, cost-effective robotic systems (categorized by weight: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large) to enhance survivability, lethality, and sustainment across Army ground formations. Bidders are asked to provide details on their solution's capabilities, prototype delivery timelines, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates (development and production), technical data rights, physical and performance characteristics, autonomy components, safety verification, adherence to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), control systems, and experience.

• Responses are due by 3:00 PM EST on February 27, 2026.

• Submissions should be sent to submissions@namconsortium.org with the subject "Robotic Ground Combat Systems RFI".

• Responses are limited to 20 pages per solution submission (excluding attachments/title page) and should be in MS Word or PDF format.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked as "PROPRIETARY" according to specified guidelines.

• The USG may use AI tools to assist in the analysis and review of RFI submissions.

• Membership in the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) is not required to respond to this RFI.

• Responses are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred.

• Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitations.

• Information provided is subject to change and not binding to the USG.

• Future solicitations will be synopsized on SAM.gov.

Other / Unclassified

This is a Special Notice from the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announcing the Government's intent to issue a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Mission Autonomy robotic solutions. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on current industry robotic solutions to inform the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy and Army Senior Leaders, and to develop a rapid acquisition strategy.

• RFI Issuance: An RFI is anticipated to be issued on January 30, 2026, with responses due on February 27, 2026.
• Follow-on Effort: The Government intends to pursue a follow-on production effort under 10 USC 4022(f).
• Informational Purpose: This Special Notice is for informational purposes only; no prototype project will be awarded based on this announcement.
• NAMC Consortium: The RFI will be posted to SAM.gov and is intended for NAMC (National Advanced Mobility Consortium) membership. Information on becoming a member can be found at www.NAMConsortium.org.
• Point of Contact: Alessandro Padro (alessandro.v.padro.civ@army.mil) is the Government point of contact for this effort.