REQUEST FOR SOLUTION: Military Sealift Command (MSC) MOUNTED DRAKE INTEGRATION (S2MARTS)
ID: N0016425SNB64Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/16bde18ed3e0463c9d5caabb31e0bef0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking solutions for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Mounted Drake Integration project as part of the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) consortium. The objective is to develop a new mount for the Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare (DRAKE) system, transitioning its application from ground vehicles to ship platforms to enhance UAS detection and neutralization capabilities. This project is critical for ensuring the DRAKE system can effectively operate in maritime environments, addressing obsolescence and supporting ongoing military operations. Interested vendors must be members of the S2MARTS consortium and submit their proposals by July 21, 2025; for further inquiries, they can contact Adeola Otunuga-Asaolu at adeola.t.otunuga-asaolu.civ@us.navy.mil or Lance Buechler at lance.a.buechler.civ@us.navy.mil.

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