DAF26BZ01-NV003Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Low-Cost Modular Payload Vehicle for Agile Electronic Warfare Swarms with Ground Launch Capability

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

This RFP seeks a low-cost, modular small unmanned aircraft system with standardized payload interfaces designed for rapid electronic warfare deployment. The platform must support ground launch, accommodate 3-10 unit swarms, carry 5+ lb payloads for 45+ minutes at 100+ km range to enable flexible, quickly-reconfigurable missions.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026

Official Description

The effective deployment of electronic warfare (EW) capabilities relies on agile and adaptable platforms that can rapidly integrate and deploy a variety of payloads. Current sUAS platforms often lack the modularity and flexibility required to support the rapid evolution of EW technology. This topic addresses the need for a low-cost, versatile sUAS platform specifically designed to accommodate modular payloads and designed for ground launch, enabling rapid deployment in diverse operational enviro...

Change History

Q&A UpdatedApr 17, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

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Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

Low-Cost Modular Payload Vehicle for Agile Electronic Warfare Swarms with Ground Launch Capability

New opportunity: Low-Cost Modular Payload Vehicle for Agile Electronic Warfare Swarms with Ground Launch Capability

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