Request for Information U.S. Air Force Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems   2

Background
The United States Air Force (USAF) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to enhance its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors for providing Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) integration, development, purchasing, fielding, training, and sustainment services.

These services will support C-sUAS systems capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and defeating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) globally. The RFI aims to gather information that will inform the USAF's acquisition strategy and identify businesses capable of supporting C-sUAS operations.

Work Details
The work involves several key tasks:

1. Software Related Work: Development of software including correlation and fusion algorithms, machine learning algorithms, threat prioritization modules, user interface design, and camera tracking functionalities. Integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) products is also required.

2. Procurement, Integration & Fielding: Efficient execution of system procurement and fielding at both CONUS and OCONUS locations. This includes warehousing, shipping, program management (risk management, financial management), system checkout testing, installation at sites, site surveys, and documentation support for training materials.

3. Test and Evaluation: Writing test plans and procedures; tracking deficiencies; collaborating with independent test organizations; planning live UAS flight test events.

4. Sustainment: Ongoing support for various systems including electronic warfare systems, radar systems (active and passive), EO/IR systems, acoustic sensors, kinetic defeat systems, directed energy weapons, low collateral effects interceptors, and command-and-control systems. This includes installation maintenance, repairs, a 24/7 help desk service, on-site field service engineers (FSEs), access to OEM vendors for repairs and support.

Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at various locations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).