Sources Sought for US Army Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS)
ID: W31P4Q25SMBSS1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6784d68a6edc484ca93e4d9505b8d373/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Army is conducting market research for the Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS) and is seeking information from interested firms. The objective is to develop, produce, and maintain countermeasures against enemy UAS threats, with a focus on systems capable of identifying and defeating Group 1 through Group 3 UAS threats, integrating various sensors and effectors. This initiative is critical for enhancing the Army's operational capabilities against armed and intelligence-gathering UAS targeting U.S. and allied interests. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline, which is 30 days from the posting date, and can direct inquiries to Susan Ruzicka or Myron Childress via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Ruzicka
    susan.e.ruzicka2.civ@army.mil
    Myron Childress
    myron.p.childress.civ@army.mil
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