Request for Information (RFI) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

Tyndall Air Force Base has issued a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (RFI FA481926USVS1) to gather market data on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for future maritime‑surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Respondents must provide a detailed technical profile for each USV offered—including dimensions, hull type, propulsion (type, power, speed, endurance), payload capacity (weight, volume, power), seakeeping, autonomy level and COLREGS‑compliant collision‑avoidance, command‑and‑control architecture (data links, bandwidth, security), and standard/optional sensor suites. The RFI also requires company information (CAGE, UEI, contracts, experience), current USV portfolio with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), production capacity, lead times, and specifications for multiple size classes. Additional deliverables include rough‑order‑of‑magnitude (ROM) cost and life‑cycle cost drivers (fuel, maintenance, spares, training), maintenance concepts with MTBF/MTTR data, spare‑part availability, training requirements, technical‑support and field‑service approach, and analysis of regulatory barriers and recommended governance (registration, AIS/MMSI, classification). Responses are to be submitted electronically in Word or PDF to Robert Maher (robert.maher@us.af.mil) by 15:00 local time on 8 May 2026; proprietary data must be clearly marked. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided.

Notice ID

5ef145c80f3b4e0393044aaf7b958d40

Solicitation Number

FA481926USVS1

NAICS Code

336611

Classification Code

1905