Bid guide
How to bid on C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill Solutions for the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Air Force, specifically the Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL), is conducting market research to understand current industry capabilities for Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS). They are interested in kinetic hard-kill solutions for Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft, covering integration, development, training, and sustainment services.
This effort aims to improve the Air Force's ability to detect, track, intercept, and neutralize small drones, which is crucial for securing Air Force assets, personnel, and ensuring continuity of operations. For vendors, this is an opportunity to showcase relevant technologies and expertise to a key defense agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 22, 2026. The current response date is August 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. However, this RFI is intended to be continuously active.
The published response date represents a target milestone when the PDBL anticipates publishing an updated Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM). The government will periodically update the notice with a current POAM, resetting the SAM.gov response date to the next projected update cycle. Vendors should monitor SAM.gov for these updates and submit capabilities in alignment with the active POAM schedules.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for qualified small and other-than-small businesses with expertise and technologies in counter-small-unmanned-aircraft systems. Specifically, firms specializing in kinetic hard-kill solutions for Group 1-3 unmanned aerial systems are encouraged to respond.
Relevant categories include security, defense technology, systems integration, training services, and sustainment for advanced military systems.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the opportunity, click on the "View original source" link. If the first click leads to a homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
All interested and qualified businesses should submit their information through the PDBL Vendor Landing Page. Your submission should be organized according to the instructions provided in the RFI document to allow for a thorough review by the Air Force. Do not include any classified information in your response, and clearly mark any proprietary information.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a Request for Information, focus on clearly articulating your firm's capabilities, experience, and specific technologies that align with the Air Force's stated needs for C-sUAS kinetic hard-kill solutions. Provide concrete examples of past projects or research that demonstrate your expertise with Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems.
Ensure your submission directly addresses the areas of interest: integration, development, training, and sustainment. Even though this is not a solicitation for a contract, a well-structured and informative response can position your company favorably for future engagements. Continuously monitor SAM.gov for updates to the Plan of Action and Milestones, as this will guide future submission windows and potential engagement opportunities.
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.