FOSOV: Vehicle Telematics and Sensor Technologies
ID: FOSOV_VTSTechType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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    The Department of Defense, through USSOCOM, is seeking innovative solutions in vehicle telematics and sensor technologies to enhance the Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCV) program. The objective is to address challenges related to the management of digital and electromagnetic signatures emitted by modern vehicles, which can pose risks to privacy and operational integrity. This initiative is crucial as the rapid advancement of vehicle connectivity and automation increases vulnerabilities to tracking and interference. Interested parties, including industry, academia, and national labs, must submit their capabilities by January 30, 2026, with a virtual Q&A session scheduled for January 22, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Ronald Reed at ronald.e.reed.civ@socom.mil or Juanita Bell at juanita.bell.ctr@socom.mil.

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