Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Munition Payload Interface Solution - Sources Sought
This is a market research notice seeking potential sources for Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) munition payload interface solutions compliant with the Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (CLIK) or small Universal Payload Interface (sUPI) design standards. The Government is interested in modular, "plug-and-play" lethal payload components like weapons release systems or munitions to create a compatible ecosystem. An industry day to share a draft RFP is planned for the Summer of 2026. Responses require a capabilities statement and a Rough Order of Magnitude price for 1,000 units, with submissions due by 12:00 p.m. EST on 02 March 2026. The performance location is associated with Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, and the notice emphasizes this is not a formal solicitation and no funds are available for response preparation.