Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Request for Information Rfi for Unmanned Surface Vessels Usvs
Deadline: 08 May 2026
Posting Date: 16 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139610705
Document Ref. No.: FA481926USVS1
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This announcement serves as a Request for Information (RFI) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Part 10. The purpose of this RFI is solely for gathering information and planning. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation on the part of the Government. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this notice. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Therefore, the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed. The release of this RFI should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become U.S. Government property and will not be returned.1.0 Purpose and Introductiona. Tyndall AFB is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on the availability, specifications, rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, life cycle costs, and maintenance concepts for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). This information will be used for planning purposes and to guide the potential development of a future acquisition strategy. This is not a solicitation for proposals and does not commit the Government to award a contract.2.0 Backgrounda. Tyndall AFB is exploring the expanded use of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to supplement and enhance its maritime operational capabilities. The evolving maritime security landscape, characterized by a wide range of threats and the need for persistent surveillance and reconnaissance, necessitates the exploration of innovative and cost-effective solutions. USVs offer the potential to perform a variety of missions with reduced risk to personnel and lower operational costs compared to crewed vessels. Tyndall AFB is interes...
Notice ID: fa481926usvs1
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa4819 325 cons pkp
Product Service Code: 1905 - combat ships and landing vessels
NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
Inactive Dates: jun 01, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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