ISOF Range 2025
ID: H9240322USSOCOMType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/708f1633efac4f43a4dbf7c4b687c7f5/view
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    The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is inviting responses for the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range 2025, a Request for Information (RFI) event scheduled from March 31 to April 2, 2025, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The objective of this event is to gather innovative technology demonstrations that address lethality gaps for USSOCOM and its international partners, with a focus on categories such as weapons, visual augmentation systems, demolitions, ammunition, and precision strike systems. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military capabilities and fostering collaboration between private industry and research organizations. Interested parties should submit quad charts by October 28, 2024, for the first tranche and by January 31, 2025, for the second tranche, and can direct inquiries to Marvin Marcia at marvin.marcia@socom.mil.

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    Marvin Marcia
    marvin.marcia@socom.mil
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    ISOF Range 2025 SAM.gov Announcement (as of 26SEP24).docx
    The government notice outlines a Request for Information (RFI) for the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range 2025, scheduled from March 31 to April 2, 2025, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The aim is to invite technology demonstrations that address lethality gaps within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its international partners. Respondents are encouraged to submit quad charts showcasing innovative technologies in categories such as weapons, visual augmentation systems, demolitions, ammunition, and precision strike systems, with a submission deadline for the first tranche by October 28, 2024, and the second by January 31, 2025. The event will facilitate hands-on market research, enabling attendees to provide feedback on the technologies presented. Key components also include dedicated demonstration opportunities, safety requirements, and export control compliance due to the attendance of international participants. Selection criteria for participation will hinge on how well the technologies address current requirements. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for contracts but a mechanism to gather information from private industry and research organizations, aligning with the government's objective to enhance Special Operations capabilities effectively. Overall, the notification serves as an invitation to collaborate on advancing military technology and lethality solutions.
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