Channelized Wing Hybrid Electric VTOL UAS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
USSOCOM SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), in collaboration with SOFWERX, is hosting an Assessment Event (AE) to evaluate Channelized Wing Hybrid Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (CHEVTOL) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This initiative seeks to identify advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) UAS with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 or above. The goal is to explore and identify available capabilities for potential inclusion in future non-FAR or FAR-based agreements. White paper submissions are due by June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Scope of Interest
USSOCOM is specifically interested in ISTAR UAS featuring a channel wing concept, hybrid electric powerplants, and Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capabilities. Solutions must demonstrate a TRL of 7 or higher. The assessment aims to gain knowledge of and identify cutting-edge solutions in this technology area.
Event & Timeline
This Special Notice outlines a multi-phase assessment process:
- Submissions Open: May 29, 2026 - June 12, 2026 (NLT 11:59 PM ET)
- Virtual Q&A Telecon: June 8, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET (RSVP NLT June 7, 2026)
- Downselect: June 15-16, 2026, with invitations for the AE issued around June 17.
- Assessment Event (AE): June 24-25, 2026. Selected participants will engage in virtual one-on-one sessions with the USSOCOM evaluation panel to pitch and discuss their solutions.
Potential Outcomes
Successful evaluations may lead to various agreement types, including:
- Business-to-business R&D agreements via the SOFWERX Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) (15 U.S. Code Section 3715).
- Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for research or prototype projects (10 U.S. Code Sections 4021, 4022), with potential for follow-on production without additional competition.
- Procurement for experimental purposes (10 U.S. Code Section 4023).
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) (15 U.S. Code Section 3710a).
- Prizes for advanced technology achievements (10 U.S. Code Section 4025) and/or prize competitions (15 U.S. Code 3719).
- FAR-based procurement contracts.
Participation & Requirements
Interested parties from Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees are encouraged to participate.
- Action: Submit white papers describing current capabilities.
- Compliance: Awardees may need to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171 for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Contact Information
For event-related questions, contact Alana Hymel at Alana.Hymel@sofwerx.org.