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Expeditionary Unmanned Aerial System (eUAS) Manufacturing and Employment Capability Request for Information

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice · RSO-AMPOECT-04

posted 29 July 2026 · closed 28 August 2026 · NAICS 334511 · 2 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Capability Request for Information to explore on-demand manufacturing and employment capabilities for expeditionary unmanned aerial systems (eUAS), including kits, spare parts, and related support services. The effort aims to enable rapid, distributed production of attritable drones in austere environments, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains and enhancing operational resilience.

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