Request for Information (RFI) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Large Aircraft Threat Sensing and Cueing Capabilities and Technology Development

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on capabilities, technical maturity, and market information related to advanced technology development for large aircraft threat sensing and cueing. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) aims to accelerate emerging technology development and transition to acquisition organizations. This effort includes concept and technology demonstrations to prove technological feasibility and assess subsystem/component operability and producibility, with the goal of transitioning technologies to acquiring organizations. The effort is expected to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 before transition.

• The RFI focuses on "Large Aircraft Threat Sensing and Cueing Capabilities and Technology Development."

• Respondents must have access to classified information up to Secret Collateral. A classified addendum is available upon request.

• Responses are limited to 10 pages per technical thrust area, with a maximum of 30 pages if responding to all three thrust areas.

• Responses should not contain company proprietary information or marketing information.

• This is an RFI only and not a request for proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI and will not pay for requested information.

• Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time, 24 April 2026.

• One electronic copy in PDF format is required via email on SIPRNET.

• The subject of the SIPRNET email should be "AFRL Large Aircraft Threat Sensing and Cueing RFI Response."

• Requests for clarification or questions must be received no later than seven (7) business days prior to the RFI close.

• Not applicable, as this is an RFI.

• The classified addendum will remain open for 16 business days following the announcement.

• Only one request for the classified addendum per company will be honored.

• The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information or provide feedback.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to gather information on capabilities, technical maturity, and market information related to advanced technology development for large aircraft threat sensing and cueing. The goal is to accelerate emerging technology development and transition to acquisition organizations. This effort includes concept and technology demonstrations to prove technological feasibility and assess subsystem/component operability, aiming to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 before transition.

• The RFI seeks information on capabilities supporting advanced technology development for large aircraft threat sensing and cueing.

• Respondents must have access to classified information up to and including Secret Collateral. A classified addendum is available upon request.

• Responses are limited to 10 pages per technical thrust area (maximum 30 pages if responding to all three areas).

• Responses should not contain company proprietary information or marketing information.

• This RFI is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals.

• The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or pay for any information requested.

• Responses will not be returned, and the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback.

• Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time, 17 April 2026.

• Submit one electronic copy in PDF format via SIPRNET email.

• The subject line for the email should be: “AFRL Large Aircraft Threat Sensing and Cueing RFI Response".

• Requests for clarification or questions must be submitted in writing to adrianna.menker@us.af.mil (unclassified) or via SIPRNET (classified) no later than seven (7) business days prior to the RFI close date.

• All responsible sources may submit responses.

• Access to classified information is required.

• The classified addendum will remain open for 10 business days following the announcement.

• Only one request for the classified addendum per company will be honored.

• The Government may request further details via in-person meetings, Microsoft Teams, or secure video teleconference.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to gather information on capabilities, technical maturity, and market information related to advanced technology development for large aircraft threat sensing and cueing. This is a science and technology effort focused on accelerating emerging technology development and transition to acquisition organizations. The goal is to prove technological feasibility and assess subsystem/component operability and producibility, with the aim of transitioning technologies to acquiring organizations. The effort is expected to achieve a Technology Readiness Level of 6 before transition.

• The RFI seeks information on capabilities supporting advanced technology development for large aircraft threat sensing and cueing.

• Responses may be used to help the Government further define its requirements for a future procurement.

• This RFI is not a request for proposals, and the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI.

• Responses will be treated as information only and will not be returned.

• Responses are limited to 10 pages per technical thrust area (with a maximum of 30 pages if responding to all three thrust areas).

• Responses must use a 10-point font (e.g., Calibri) and one-inch margins.

• Company proprietary markings are not acceptable and will result in the response not being considered.

• Responses must indicate appropriate distribution statements (B, C, D, etc.), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR-restricted, and/or classified markings.

• Marketing information is not acceptable.

• Submission Deadline: 3:00 PM Eastern Time, 24 April 2026.

• Submission Method: One (1) electronic copy in Portable Document Format (PDF) via email on SIPRNET. The subject line should be "AFRL Large Aircraft Threat Sensing and Cueing RFI Response".

• Not applicable, as this is an RFI.

• Access to classified information up to Secret Collateral is required. A classified addendum can be obtained by submitting a request to adrianna.menker@us.af.mil with specific company and POC information.

• Requests for the classified addendum will remain open for 10 business days.

• Unclassified clarification requests and questions should be submitted in writing to adrianna.menker@us.af.mil.

• Classified clarification requests and questions should be submitted via SIPRNET to the AFRL POCs listed in the classified addendum.

• Clarification or questions must be received no later than seven (7) business days prior to the RFI close date.

• Unclassified clarifications and Q&As may be posted on SAM.gov.

• The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback on submitted information.

• The Government may request further details via in-person, Microsoft Teams, or VTC follow-up.