2 October 2026

The Air Force Research Laboratory issued a Broad Agency Announcement for proposals on solar, solar-wind, and ionospheric effects under its Space Environment Technologies and Science effort. The Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management released a BAA to develop cloud-based cost estimating and data analytics capabilities. The Department of Homeland Security posted a market information request for recoverable small unmanned aircraft systems to support frontline operational awareness and surveillance missions. The Navy's NAVFAC EXWC announced plans to award an IDIQ contract for ocean infrastructure, covering vessels, shore facilities and unmanned underwater vehicles.