Bid guide
How to bid on Air Force Aerial Target Solutions for EBAY
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to identify commercially available or near-term aerial target systems. These systems should be able to replicate threat aircraft, ranging from low-cost hobby drones to advanced fighter jets and large aircraft.
This Request for Information (RFI) is not a contract offer. Its purpose is to gather information on industry capabilities and innovative approaches. This data will help the Air Force with future acquisition planning, including making determinations about commercial products, non-developmental items, and potential small business set-asides.
Key dates and deadlines
This RFI was published on September 11, 2026. All final responses are due by September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET (which is 4:00 PM Central time).
It is important to submit your response before the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered as part of the market research.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can provide aerial target systems. This includes firms with expertise in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drone technology, and systems that can simulate the performance, signatures, and countermeasures of adversary aircraft.
The Air Force is looking for a wide range of solutions to meet various mission needs in Defensive and Offensive Counter Air capabilities. This RFI is also intended to assist the agency in making small business set-aside determinations for future acquisitions.
How to respond
To access the full details and respond to this RFI, you need to go to the original source on the portal. Click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the attached documents, such as the RFI itself and the Questions and Answers document. Ensure you review all provided materials for additional details and instructions on how to submit your response.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly describe your company's capabilities and the specific aerial target systems you can offer. Focus on how your solutions meet the stated need for replicating threat aircraft across a spectrum of complexity, from hobby drones to advanced fighters.
Highlight any innovative approaches or technologies your company possesses. Since this is market research, provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) information where requested, and ensure your response helps the agency understand the commerciality and non-developmental item aspects of your offerings. Pay close attention to any specific questions or formats requested in the attached RFI document.
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