TRUAS Increment II Demonstration Announcement

Special Announcement for Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System Increment II Cargo UAS Industry Demonstration
Synopsis
The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (DRPM RAS) 4.0, Air Warfare Program Management Office (DRPM RAS 4.0 Air Warfare PMO), Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, desires to accelerate the identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and enabling technologies, prototyping integration, and fielding evaluation of potential solutions for the Marine Corps Unmanned Logistics System – Air (ULS-A) logistics distribution mission. During the weeks of 25 January through 5 February 2027, Air Warfare PMO will sponsor a technology demonstration in Huntsville, Alabama. The Government requests applications from industry to participate in this demonstration; successful performance during the demonstration may subsequently result in the award of an Other Transaction (OT) Prototype Agreement in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
Announcement Information
TRUAS Increment II is intended to provide an organic aerial distribution capability for small-unit logistics support across the last tactical mile in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and Distributed Operations. To encourage broad demonstration participation and identify the full spectrum of commercial innovation, the Government invites submissions from all qualified participants, including non-traditional defense contractors and small businesses, whose applications satisfy the minimum threshold requirements, specifically, preference of a Max Gross Take Off Weight (MGTOW) up to 350 lbs and Key Performance Parameter (KPP) 1 – Operational Performance and KPP 5 - Powerplant and Energy Source. See Table 1. The Government reserves the right to select any, all, or none of the applicants for participation in the demonstration.
Participants will be required to demonstrate ground set-up and flight preparation procedures for their UAS, perform refueling demonstration, and perform up to five autonomous flights. During the first flight, participating UAS must fly with a 100 lb payload a total of 40 nautical miles (nm), detach the payload (either manually or automatically), fly a return flight of 40 nm with no payload, and land at the original launch site. During the second flight, participating UAS must fly with a minimum 150 lb payload a total of 10 nm, detach the payload (either manually or automatically), fly a return flight 10 nm with no payload, and land at the original launch site. The UAS must complete each required flight without