This solicitation closed on September 23, 2026
View current Department of Defense opportunities →DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
AI Overview
This RFP seeks a non-destructive sensor system that assesses airfield pavement conditions and detects foreign object debris without disrupting operations. The solution must align with FAA standards, autonomously integrate into airfield management networks, and support maintenance prioritization decisions.
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Official Description
Develop a sensor-based system to inspect and analyze airfield surfaces. The system will be evaluated on its ability to reproduce the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) – consistent assessments, aligned with ASTM D 5340 and applicable FAA Advisory Circular guidance, as currently used by airfields and funding sponsors to prioritize airfield maintenance and repair activities related to FOD generation. The system will also be evaluated on its ability to detect, identify, and distinguish airfield surface...
Change History
Informational change · Status
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
Status changed from status: Open to status: Closed.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
Q1 received new answer: No prescribed ratio between prime and subcontractor contributions; offerors determine appropriate allocation. Q3 received comprehensive answers: Government will not provide datasets (offerors supply all); no military airfield demo required (regional airport acceptable); no specific operational constraints beyond standard airfield/safety/security procedures; ODN integration is post-award follow-on effort with Moog.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
Summary of Q&A Changes:
Added 1 new question (Q1) regarding the required balance between prime offeror and subcontractor contributions to Phase I feasibility documentation. Previous Q&A on POP duration and Phase II scope requirements renumbered from Q1 to Q2 with no content changes. Previous multi-part Q2 on datasets, airfield access, operational constraints, and ODN/digital twin integration renumbered to Q3 with no content changes.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
Changes to Q&A:
Added Q1 addressing Period of Performance (POP) flexibility: Confirms 30-month base and 12-month option are ceilings, not fixed. Proposes can propose shorter timelines, but should plan for stated durations. Accelerated POPs discussable post-selection with sponsoring SYSCOM.
Q2 (original questions) remains unanswered.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
This Q&A clarifies critical unknowns for applicants: they must plan to provide their own training datasets (Government won't supply them), secure their own airfield access for Phase II testing beyond final demonstration, comply with unspecified operational constraints for active airfield environments, and won't receive ODN/digital twin technical specifications until post-award, requiring proposals with significant technical assumptions and risk mitigation.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
Status changed from Pre-Release to Open
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
New opportunity: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation
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