Description
The U.S. Navy’s Air Warfare PMO is seeking U.S.‑based companies to demonstrate unmanned aircraft systems capable of short‑range, heavy‑payload logistics support for the Marine Corps ULS‑A. Selected participants will conduct a two‑flight (plus up to three optional flights) demonstration in Huntsville, Alabama, during the weeks of 25 January–5 February 2027. Successful demos may lead to an Other Transaction prototype agreement and possible follow‑on production contracts. Applicants must submit a 3‑5‑page white paper and complete an online questionnaire by 30 Nov 2026, with technical questions due by 13 Nov 2026. Key technical requirements include a maximum gross take‑off weight ≤ 350 lb, payload capacity ≥ 100 lb (first flight) and ≥ 150 lb (second flight), heavy‑fuel or hybrid propulsion, autonomous launch/recovery, GPS waypoint navigation, ≥ 50 kt IAS, and compliance with MANGL‑com and Mode‑3/C transponder standards. All costs are borne by the participant; no funding amount is disclosed. <ul><li>Demonstrate two required autonomous flights (40 nm with 100 lb payload; 10 nm with 150 lb payload) without mid‑flight refueling.