Bid guide
How to bid on C-sUAS and sUAS Solutions for the DEPT of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) of the Department of the Air Force is seeking information about counter-small-unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) solutions. This includes capabilities for integration, development, training, and sustainment services for Group 1-3 UAS.
The Air Force wants to improve its understanding of available market capabilities and identify qualified vendors. This information will help the PDBL in its mission to develop and validate tactics and procedures for C-sUAS detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization, ultimately securing Air Force assets and personnel.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is an ongoing Request for Information (RFI) that the government intends to keep continuously active for market research. The published deadline of August 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, is a target milestone. At this time, the PDBL anticipates publishing an updated Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM).
The government will periodically update this notice with a current POAM, which will show program milestones, acquisition timelines, and prospective windows for vendor engagement. An administrative amendment will reset the SAM.gov Response Date to align with the next projected update cycle. Vendors should monitor the notice continuously.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can provide, integrate, develop, train, and sustain C-sUAS and sUAS solutions for Group 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems. Both small businesses and other than small businesses are encouraged to respond.
Firms with expertise in security technologies, particularly those related to drone countermeasures and small drone systems, will find this RFI relevant. The Air Force is looking for partners capable of collaborating on advanced C-sUAS detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must submit your information on the PDBL Vendor Landing Page. Your submission should be organized according to the instructions provided in the original RFI document to allow for a thorough review by the USAF.
This RFI is unclassified. Do not include any classified information in your response. If you include proprietary information, ensure it is clearly marked.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an RFI for market research, focus on clearly articulating your firm's capabilities and expertise in C-sUAS and sUAS. Provide specific examples of your experience with integration, development, training, and sustainment services for Group 1-3 UAS.
Highlight how your solutions align with the PDBL's mission to advance C-sUAS detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization. Clearly mark any proprietary information to protect your intellectual property. Remember, this is not a solicitation for a contract, but an opportunity to inform the Air Force's planning.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.