The Naval Air Systems Command, on behalf of PMA-228, is seeking industry feedback and capability statements for the Increment 1 prototype development and demonstration of an affordable, carrier-capable, weaponized, extended-range autonomous unmanned air vehicle. The vehicle must be capable of operating from Gerald R. Ford-class and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and integrate with existing carrier infrastructure. The effort aims to reduce technical risk, accelerate fleet capability delivery, and support collaborative manned-unmanned teaming to augment 4th and 5th generation aircraft. Responses are voluntary and may be used to inform a potential prototype project under Other Transaction Authority. No specific performance timeline, budget amount, or performance location is identified in this request.