# Sources Sought - Next Generation ACP

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa869301

- Solicitation number: FA8693-01
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8693 AFLCMC Wayk Cca (FA8693)
- NAICS: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Product or service code: AC13 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
- First posted: July 24, 2026
- Last posted: July 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/102cc4c064ea4deabf3bc0a351dc1644/view

## Description

The Air Force is conducting market research to identify parties having the capabilities and qualifications for designing, developing, prototyping, manufacturing, and fielding Semi-Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) as outlined in the attached Sources Sought. This is an INDUSTRY NOTIFICATION and is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a solicitation. In accordance with RFO 15.201, this announcement shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Please see the attachment for full Sources Sought Synopsis.

## Publications

- July 24, 2026: Sources sought, due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 102cc4c064ea4deabf3bc0a351dc1644. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/102cc4c064ea4deabf3bc0a351dc1644/view

## Points of contact

- Cody Chesher, cody.chesher@us.af.mil
- Grace Smith-Heit, grace.smith-heit@us.af.mil

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