Innovative Autonomous Transportation Capabilities for Global Operations

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research to identify commercial industry capabilities, innovations, and developmental roadmaps in the field of autonomous transportation. USTRANSCOM's mission involves globally integrated mobility operations, which require the movement of passengers and cargo across domestic and international domains. As autonomous technologies mature, USTRANSCOM aims to understand how these capabilities can enhance safety, efficiency, velocity, and global reach in transportation. Work Details This Request for Information (RFI) seeks detailed descriptions of currently fielded autonomous platforms, including payload capacities (passenger volume or cargo dimensions/weight), operational range, operating environments, and current Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Additionally, it requests an overview of autonomous platforms currently in research and development with projected timelines for fielding and anticipated capabilities over the next 3 to 10 years. Respondents should also provide information on how their autonomous solutions scale from small-scale movements to massive capacity lifts, detailing the system's ability to handle dynamic routing and varying cargo dimensions. Furthermore, information on interoperability with existing manual or automated logistics nodes and material handling equipment is required. The RFI also seeks approaches to securing data links and navigation systems against cyber threats and strategies regarding regulatory compliance for unmanned or autonomous operations.