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Request for Information - Kinetic Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS)

Description: This Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and informational purposes only and expressly does not constitute a solicitation. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s ISR & SOF Directorate, Special Warfare Program Office, is seeking potential sources for a man-portable kinetic C-sUAS capability to detect, disrupt, and defeat hostile or unauthorized drones. Further details and response instructions are provided in a controlled-access attachment.

Buyer: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
Federal · OH, US
Released: Sep 28, 2026
Closes: Oct 28, 2026(16 days left)

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John HedkeChief Technology Officer

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Roberson O. HillInspector General, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

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Robert LyonsPortfolio Acquisition Executive for Weapons and Director of the Armament Directorate

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