Technologies Sought for Capability Discovery Experiment FALCON PEAK 2025.2 Hosted by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command (N&NC) Counter – small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS)
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEN NC J4 LOGISTICSPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-3820, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a2e343680b84c9e8c3274ecd5935387/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, is seeking innovative technologies for the Capability Discovery Experiment FALCON PEAK 2025.2, focusing on counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS). The experiment aims to evaluate systems capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralizing Group 1 and 2 sUAS threats in an operational environment, with a particular emphasis on low-emission and non-emitting UAS. This initiative is critical for enhancing military base Force Protection measures and will take place from late July to early August 2025 at Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson in Colorado. Interested technology developers must submit their applications by February 6, 2025, to NORAD-USNC-FalconPeak@groups.mail.mil, and are encouraged to provide detailed descriptions of their systems, including their Technology Readiness Level (TRL).

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    NNC RFI Counter UAS_FP25.docx
    The Request for Information (RFI) seeks technologies for a Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) event, FALCON PEAK 2025.2, organized by NORAD and USNORTHCOM. The focus is on identifying innovative systems capable of detecting, tracking, and defeating Groups 1 and 2 sUAS through kinetic Low Collateral Defeat (LCD) methods. The event aims to enhance collaboration between industry, government labs, and academia while providing immediate feedback to technology developers. The experiment will be held at military sites in Colorado from July 28 to August 8, 2025, and applicants must submit their capabilities by February 6, 2025. Key desired capabilities include automatic detection of low-emission sUAS, rapid deployment via C-130 transport, and real-time processing of tracking information. Selected technologies will undergo assessments for operational readiness and effectiveness. This RFI does not solicit procurement proposals and does not imply a commitment to contract awards. Interested organizations are invited to describe their C-sUAS solutions and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. The event supports the military's evolving Counter-UAS strategy and emphasizes the need for advanced detection technologies to enhance national security operations.
    NNC RFI Counter UAS_FP25 v2.docx
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