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

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is a market research tool to identify potential sources capable of providing a small to medium-sized Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) solution for the United States Marine Corps. The government is considering awarding an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for TRUAS prototypes in FY2026.

Potential solutions must meet minimum threshold capabilities including:

• Payload: 100 lbs for 40 NM radius missions; 150 lbs for 10 NM missions.
• Launch and Recovery: Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL).
• Speed: Minimum 100 knots Indicated Airspeed (IAS).
• Operational Altitude: 4,500 ft Density Altitude (threshold); 8,000 ft (objective).
• Endurance: Combat radius 40 NM outbound + 40 NM return.
• Autonomy: Autonomous low-altitude flight, obstacle avoidance, integrated sense-and-avoid, programmable mission profiles, and autonomous cargo delivery.
• Cyber Survivability: FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliant encryption.
• Maintainability: Operator and field level with organic tools.
• Multi-aircraft Control: Single operator capable of controlling up to four systems simultaneously.
• Human Machine Interface: Compatible with USMC Unmanned Common Controller (UCC) and MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL).
• Command and Control: Support for Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED), TAK-based mission planning, and live position display on COP systems; onboard diagnostics and Al-assisted route optimization.
• Deployment: Shipboard compatible, containerized for transport (JLTV, four-person lift), with a fully loaded container weight not exceeding 150 lbs. Rapid deployability within fifteen (15) minutes.
• Communications: Capable of Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) operations with autonomous reroute.
• Regulatory Compliance: Compliant with NDAA of 2024.

Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement package identifying their interest and capability. Responses are not to exceed 20 pages and must be submitted electronically via email by close of business on November 28th, 2025. Submissions should include company profile, business status, technical skills, experience, and any teaming arrangements. The government is not obligated to compete the contract action based on responses.

Respondents must indicate their qualification as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, or Non-Traditional Defense Contractor.

This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. No funds are available to pay for response preparation. Responses are voluntary and do not prevent future participation. Classified material shall not be submitted. Contact information for primary and secondary POCs is provided for inquiries.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. It clarifies aspects of the requirement and the RFI submission process.

• Incumbent Contract: This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor.
• Essential Requirements: Key requirements include containerization for transport by Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), four-person lift, packaging within a 4'x3'x2' volume (threshold), and a fully loaded container not exceeding 150lbs.
• RFI Purpose: The RFI is for market research only and not a solicitation. Vendors should provide information on their current products/capabilities.
• Response Date: RFI responses are due by Close of Business (COB) November 28th, 2025.
• Response Paths: For autonomy software companies, the Government is open to independent, software-only proposals, or partnerships with vendors.
• Unmanned Common Controller (UCC): The Government intends to utilize the UCC across all unmanned Marine Corps platforms, seeking software solutions deployable on tablets with Android operating systems (e.g., Android Tactical Assault Kit - ATAK).
• MANGL Compatibility: The Government may provide MANGL integration documents as Government Furnished Information (GFI) in the event of an award.

This document clarifies that the RFI is for market research and not a solicitation. It also updates the response deadline and provides guidance on submission procedures, including encrypted email or DoD SAFE Link requests.