# Unmanned Aircraft Systems Platforms, Batteries, and Chargers

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w56kgu26ruasa

- Solicitation number: W56KGU-26-R-UASA
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QK ACC-APG (W56KGU)
- Product or service code: 1550 Drones
- First posted: January 28, 2026
- Last posted: January 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b3b311a4191c44a3b1e101b2a3981e0b/view

## Description

The proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) across the Department of Defense has introduced a significant logistical burden due to the wide variety of proprietary batteries, chargers, and power interfaces. The lack of a common standard impedes interoperability, increasing the physical and cognitive load on the warfighter. To address this challenge, this Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to conduct a market survey of the current landscape of UAS platforms, batteries, and charging solutions.

The data gathered from this effort will be used to inform the development of a common battery/charging interface. The establishment of such a standard is a critical Science & Technology (S&T) objective that supports C5ISR strategic priorities with PAE Maneuver Air, CPE Aviation and PAE Maneuver Ground, CPE Ground by enhancing the sustainability and mission effectiveness of UAS assets. This Request for Information has been endorsed by PM UAS. SCOPE This RFI seeks clear, concise, and comprehensive responses from industry, academia, and government partners to address the following areas:

**Market Survey:** Provide technical information on currently available UAS platforms and their associated battery and charging components. The primary focus is to identify and document the specifications of the physical, electrical, and data interfaces used to connect these systems.

## Publications

- January 28, 2026: Sources sought, due February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice b3b311a4191c44a3b1e101b2a3981e0b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b3b311a4191c44a3b1e101b2a3981e0b/view

## Points of contact

- Alexandra Karalekas, alexandra.m.karalekas.civ@army.mil
- Alexis Bickford, alexis.m.bickford.civ@army.mil

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