When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 6, 2030.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $500,000 – $99,000,000.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Defense technology firm with counter-UAS and autonomous systems expertise. Company experienced in AI/ML-driven threat detection and decision support. Provider of sensor fusion, tracking, and situational awareness platforms. Team with experience supporting government or military R&D programs. Cyber operations or data management specialist with secure indexing and effects library capabilities. Organization able to address complex multi-domain and swarm threat environments.

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Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management Services for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Rome, New York, United StatesPosted: July 17, 2026Deadline: August 6, 2030

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SUMMARY

This request seeks capabilities for multi-domain force applications and traffic management services to counter sUAS threats, including swarm attacks. Desired solutions involve AI/ML, sensor fusion, automated decision-making, enhanced sensing, and cyberspace effects data management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit white papers as initial submission
Must be invited to submit a formal proposal
Must comply with Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders for FAR based awards
Must demonstrate capability in Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, or C2 Automation
Must align with research goals for C-sUAS kill chain and point defense capabilities

BUDGET

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$500,000 – $99,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

White papers are accepted until August 4th, 2030. Suggested submission dates for alignment with funding are September 5th, 2025 (FY26), August 31st, 2026 (FY27), August 31st, 2027 (FY28), August 31st, 2028 (FY29), and August 31st, 2029 (FY30).

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Issuing Agency

Department Of The Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Rome, New York is seeking information on multi-domain force applications and traffic management services for unmanned aircraft systems. The effort is focused on automating and optimizing responses to small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) threats, with particular emphasis on complex swarm attack scenarios.

The requested capabilities include the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, sensor fusion, and automated decision-making to improve threat response effectiveness. Additional research areas include advancing sensor technologies for better detection, identification, and tracking, as well as developing a library for storing and indexing cyberspace effects.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 6, 2030.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500,000 – $99,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of The Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory. The work is located in Rome, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Defense technology firm with counter-UAS and autonomous systems expertise
Company experienced in AI/ML-driven threat detection and decision support
Provider of sensor fusion, tracking, and situational awareness platforms
Team with experience supporting government or military R&D programs
Cyber operations or data management specialist with secure indexing and effects library capabilities
Organization able to address complex multi-domain and swarm threat environments

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