REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: EW Sensor - Effector
ID: W56KGY24RMG232Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6b2e6272aa6049a9972f66e19f0068c7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C), is seeking information from vendors regarding advanced electronic warfare (EW) sensor and effector solutions for battlefield applications. The primary objective is to gather insights on systems that can be controlled and reprogrammed both locally and remotely, enhancing the flexibility of command-and-control (C2) capabilities compared to traditional centralized platforms. This Request for Information (RFI) is crucial for evolving the Army's electronic warfare capabilities and may lead to experimentation agreements and potential follow-on contracts based on vendor responses. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 10, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Amber Lowe at amber.m.lowe3.civ@army.mil or Oral Grant at oral.g.grant.civ@army.mil.

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    Amber Lowe
    amber.m.lowe3.civ@army.mil
    Oral G Grant
    oral.g.grant.civ@army.mil
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    APPROVED (PRAS-00041) PL SSW-Sensor-Effector RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Army's Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor input on advanced electronic warfare (EW) sensor and effector solutions for battlefield applications. The focus is on capabilities for coordinated electronic warfare that can be controlled and reprogrammed both locally and remotely. This RFI aims to explore the integration of disaggregated EW systems, enhancing command-and-control (C2) flexibility compared to traditional centralized platforms. The Army seeks detailed information on specific technology readiness levels, processing capabilities, and software/hardware architectures of potential solutions. Vendors are encouraged to address inquiries related to compression techniques, transport optimization methods, and security considerations. Responses must be submitted by September 10, 2024, with specific administrative details, ensuring proprietary information is clearly marked. The document emphasizes that submissions represent an exploratory step and do not obligate the government to make any purchases, reiterating the intention for potential follow-on agreements based on responses. It highlights the Army's commitment to evolving its electronic warfare capabilities in line with operational needs and innovation within the defense sector.
    W56KGY24RMG232 RFI-EW Sensor Effector Questions and Answers.xlsx
    The file addresses a Request for Information (RFI) concerning unclassified responses and vendor capabilities for a government project related to electronic warfare (EW). Key questions raised include the acceptability of email for responses, whether distinct capabilities necessitate separate submissions, and the integration with existing EW systems. The government clarifies that responses must be mailed, and specific performance requirements or security classification guides will not be provided. An extension for submissions was granted until October 2024. The government may use this RFI for competitive purposes, leading to experimentation agreements for vendors to demonstrate their solutions. The emphasis is on maintaining proper security considerations and capabilities for obfuscation to protect sensitive information. Overall, the document outlines procedural guidelines for vendors participating in the RFI process while emphasizing the government’s interests in evaluating possible technological solutions in the EW domain.
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