U.S. Army Group 4+ S/VTOL Summit
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. Army's Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Aviation, in collaboration with the Product Manager for Endurance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (EUAS), is hosting a Group 4+ Short/Vertical Takeoff and Landing (S/VTOL) Summit from March 10-12, 2026, in Huntsville, AL. This Special Notice invites industry partners to collaborate on modernizing the Army's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities for Multi-Domain Operations. The initiative aims to shape future acquisition, development, and procurement strategies for modular, runway-independent weapon systems.
Purpose & Objectives
The Summit introduces the Group 4+ S/VTOL effort, focusing on early and deliberate collaboration with industry. Key objectives include:
- Soliciting Industry Participation: Gauging interest and gathering information on vendor capabilities across various UAS technology domains.
- Expanding Collaboration: Engaging diverse industry partners to explore innovative solutions.
- Informing Acquisition Strategy: Providing transparency on future acquisition strategies, requirements development, and potential solicitations.
Areas of Interest
The Army seeks industry expertise in:
- Air Vehicles: S/VTOL design, performance, FARP compatibility, payload/cargo capacity, speed, range, endurance, and onboard power/computing.
- UAS Sensors & Payloads: EO/IR, SAR, Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground MTI, LiDAR, atmospheric sensing, and RADAR for advanced ISR missions.
- Autonomy: Autonomous operations, collision avoidance, Common Operational Picture (COP) integration, sensor/computing dependency, and interoperability protocols.
- On-board Mission Software: Control of C2/survivability systems, sensor/weapon systems, mission control, standardized messaging, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Registration & Logistics
Attendance is limited to six technical and/or programmatic representatives per company. Interested parties must first request a visit request form from the UAS Security Office via usarmy.redstone.peo-avn.mbx.uas-pm-security@army.mil. Upon approval, attendees will receive confirmation to register for the Summit.
Key Dates:
- VAR Submission Window: February 2 – February 13, 2026
- Event Registration Window: February 2 – February 20, 2026
- Group 4+ S/VTOL Summit: March 10 – March 12, 2026
Security & Attendance Guidelines
Discussions will be held at the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. Only VAR-approved personnel may attend. A government-issued photo ID is required for badges. Cell phones, cameras, recording devices, product demonstrations, and marketing materials are strictly prohibited within the event facility.
Disclaimer
This is an information and planning notice only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in response to this notice. For general questions, contact Group4PlusSVTOLSummit@army.mil.