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Request for Information (RFI) for a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) Solution

ID: N0001926RFPREQWPM2630125 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: Sept. 22, 2025, 2:21 p.m. EDT

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; YET IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO AN ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO AND WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY KIND. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR NON-FAR BASED AGREEMENT (E.G. OTHER TRANSACTION) AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE WILL NOT PREVENT A COMPANY FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE COMPETETION RELATED TO PMA-263's TACTICAL RESUPPLY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (TRUAS) PROGRAM.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), located at Patuxent River, MD, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of delivering a small to medium-sized Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) solution capable of achieving Top Level Requirements (TLR) for the United States Marine Corps. This system must meet operational focused on small unit logistics support across the last tactical mile in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO).

NAVAIR is considering awarding an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022 Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects, for TRUAS in FY2026.

AMENDMENT 01: Updated RFI to clarify response due date. Attachment 2 Frequently Asked Questions uploaded.

Posted: Sept. 18, 2025, 12:54 p.m. EDT
Background
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), under the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS). This initiative aims to support the United States Marine Corps by enhancing logistics capabilities across the last tactical mile in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). NAVAIR is considering an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for TRUAS in FY2026.

Work Details
The RFI seeks technical feedback on solutions that can meet the following minimum threshold capabilities:
- Payload: 100 lbs for 40 Nautical Mile missions; 150 lbs for 10 NM missions.
- Launch and Recovery: Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL).
- Speed: Minimum of 100 knots Indicated Airspeed (IAS).
- Operational Altitude: 4,500 ft Density Altitude (threshold); 8,000 ft (objective).
- Endurance: Combat radius of 40 NM outbound plus 40 NM return under load/empty conditions.
- Autonomy: Features include autonomous low-altitude flight, obstacle avoidance, integrated sense-and-avoid systems, programmable Lost Link and Return-to-Base actions, and autonomous cargo delivery capabilities.
- Cyber Survivability: Must comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-3 Level 2 encryption.
- Maintainability: Should allow maintenance at operator and field levels using organic tools.
- Multi-aircraft Control: A single operator should control up to four systems simultaneously.
- Human Machine Interface: Compatibility with USMC Unmanned Common Controller and Marine Air Ground Task Force Agile Network Gateway Link is required.
- Command and Control: Onboard diagnostics, AI-assisted route optimization, and dynamic re-tasking capabilities are necessary.
- Deployment: Must be shipboard compatible, containerized for transport by Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, capable of rapid deployment within fifteen minutes from transportation mode to airborne status.
- Communications: Capable of Beyond-Line-of-Sight operations with autonomous reroute capabilities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Must adhere to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024.

Period of Performance
The contract is anticipated to be performed in FY2026.

Place of Performance
Patuxent River, MD

Overview

Agency
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) [DoD - USN]
Response Deadline
Oct. 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Sept. 18, 2025, 12:54 p.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 22, 2025, 2:21 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
Place of Performance
Patuxent River, MD 20670 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Odds of Award
51%
On 9/18/25 Naval Air Systems Command issued Sources Sought N0001926RFPREQWPM2630125 for Request for Information (RFI) for a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) Solution due 10/20/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC13.
Primary Contact
Name
Joseph Perriello   Profile
Email
joseph.c.perriello.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Raymond Cannon   Profile
Email
raymond.c.cannon2.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVAIR > NAVAIR HQS > NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00019
Source Organization Code
100226089
Last Updated
Sept. 22, 2025
Last Updated By
joseph.c.perriello@navy.mil
Archive Date
Nov. 4, 2025