The Demand Signal: AI & Autonomy (retired)

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Phalanx Shield

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Sources Sought · RFI485526

posted 20 July 2026 · closed 22 July 2026 · NAICS 334511 · PSC 6665

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to find vendors that can provide a tactical unattended ground‑based Counter‑Small Unmanned Aerial System (cUAS) sensor for Cannon Air Force Base. The capability is needed in deployed environments to give early warning and detection of Group 1 and 2 commercial sUAS, making counter‑UAS sensing a critical operational requirement.

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