# RESCHEDULED - USSOCOM RFI Rapid Experimentation of Prototyping in Learning Environments 26-1: Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS)

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- Solicitation number: RFI_26_1_Rapid_Experimentation_of_Prototyping_in_Learning_Environments_Counter_Unmanned_Systems
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: US Special Operations Command
- Contracting office: U.S. Special Operations Command (n-USSPECIALOPERATIONSCOMMANDUSSOCOM)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AC13 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Gulfport, Mississippi
- County: Harrison County (FIPS 28047). https://abierto.us/counties/harrison-county-ms-28047
- City: Gulfport. https://abierto.us/cities/gulfport-ms-2829700
- First posted: April 7, 2026
- Last posted: April 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e5d036725574c14b3d48dc394ff45ab/view

## Description

USSOCOM must reschedule the Rapid Experimentation of Prototyping Technology in Learning Environment event from June 2026 to September 2026. Thank you to all that have provided information it has been very beneficial however USSOCOM is preparing a follow on RFI announcement with updated and additional information in June/July 2026.

## Publications

- April 7, 2026: Special notice, due April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 0045d8640d0c4001ba060a26d03c3e2f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0045d8640d0c4001ba060a26d03c3e2f/view
- April 20, 2026: Special notice, due April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 0e5d036725574c14b3d48dc394ff45ab. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e5d036725574c14b3d48dc394ff45ab/view

## Points of contact

- Technical Support, tech_exp@socom.mil, 8138264646

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