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This announcement serves as a Request for Information (RFI) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Part 10. The purpose of this RFI is solely for gathering information and planning. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation on the part of the Government. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this notice. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Therefore, the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed. The release of this RFI should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become U.S. Government property and will not be returned.1.0 Purpose and Introductiona. Tyndall AFB is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on the availability, specifications, rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, life cycle costs, and maintenance concepts for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). This information will be used for planning purposes and to guide the potential development of a future acquisition strategy. This is not a solicitation for proposals and does not commit the Government to award a contract.2.0 Backgrounda. Tyndall AFB is exploring the expanded use of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to supplement and enhance its maritime operational capabilities. The evolving maritime security landscape, characterized by a wide range of threats and the need for persistent surveillance and reconnaissance, necessitates the exploration of innovative and cost-effective solutions. USVs offer the potential to perform a variety of missions with reduced risk to personnel and lower operational costs compared to crewed vessels. Tyndall AFB is interested in understanding the current state of the art in USV technology, including advancements in autonomy, sensor integration, propulsion, and command and control systems.3.0 Information Requesteda. Tyndall AFB requests that interested parties provide comprehensive responses to the following questions. Please structure your response to address each of the following sections:3.1 Company Informationa. Company Name, Address, and Point of Contactb. CAGE Code and UEI Numberc. List any contracts you have or are on for these items. d. A brief overview of your company experience in designing, manufacturing, and/or operating USVs or related maritime technologies.3.2 Availability and Productiona. Describe your current portfolio of USV platforms. For each platform, please indicate its current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL).b. What is your companys current production capacity for USVs? What is the estimated lead time for new orders?c. Do you offer USVs in di…

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