Unmanned Carrier-Based Aircraft Solutions Request for Information (RFI)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Sources Sought · PAEA-UnmannedStratSS

posted 14 July 2026 · closed 13 August 2026 · NAICS 336411 · PSC AC13 · 5 postings

Summary

The Department of Defense, Navy Naval Air Systems Command is seeking industry input on concepts for designing, developing, prototyping, manufacturing and fielding next‑generation unmanned carrier‑based aircraft to support the Naval Aviation Enterprise Air Wing of the Future strategy. The notice emphasizes highly capable autonomous platforms that can operate from Ford‑class and Nimitz‑class carriers, indicating a focus on advanced unmanned aviation technology.

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