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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

This RFP seeks a non-destructive sensor system that assesses airfield pavement conditions and detects foreign object debris without disrupting operations. The solution must align with FAA standards, autonomously integrate into airfield management networks, and support maintenance prioritization decisions.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
August 5, 2026
Due Date
September 23, 2026

Official Description

Develop a sensor-based system to inspect and analyze airfield surfaces. The system will be evaluated on its ability to reproduce the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) – consistent assessments, aligned with ASTM D 5340 and applicable FAA Advisory Circular guidance, as currently used by airfields and funding sponsors to prioritize airfield maintenance and repair activities related to FOD generation. The system will also be evaluated on its ability to detect, identify, and distinguish airfield surface...

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedSep 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

**Changes to Q&A:** Added Q1 addressing Period of Performance (POP) flexibility: Confirms 30-month base and 12-month option are ceilings, not fixed. Proposes can propose shorter timelines, but should plan for stated durations. Accelerated POPs discussable post-selection with sponsoring SYSCOM. Q2 (original questions) remains unanswered.

Q&A UpdatedAug 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

This Q&A clarifies critical unknowns for applicants: they must plan to provide their own training datasets (Government won't supply them), secure their own airfield access for Phase II testing beyond final demonstration, comply with unspecified operational constraints for active airfield environments, and won't receive ODN/digital twin technical specifications until post-award, requiring proposals with significant technical assumptions and risk mitigation.

Status ChangedAug 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Opportunity AddedAug 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

New opportunity: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

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