Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit Common Solutions
ID: CUASSSN25002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, is seeking vendors to provide potential Unit Common solutions for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). This Sources Sought Notice aims to conduct market research on industry capabilities to detect, track, and defeat enemy Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at various Army unit levels, emphasizing the need for common equipment across formations. The initiative is critical due to the increasing use of UAS in geopolitical conflicts, necessitating effective countermeasures for Army platoons and higher formations. Interested vendors must submit a Capabilities Brief by 12:30 PM CST on May 30, 2025, and can participate in an Industry Day on May 20, 2025, to discuss their solutions. For inquiries, contact Melissa Rios Thomas at melissa.riosthomas.civ@army.mil or Michael Wastella at michael.j.wastella.civ@army.mil.

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    michael.j.wastella.civ@army.mil
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