High Altitude Electronic Attack Payload – Amendment 4
ID: W56KGYR00XXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT (K058)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b0deefd7008b47ac8a83ee34fa0c27a9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a High Altitude Electronic Attack (EA) payload intended for integration onto unmanned aerial platforms. This RFI aims to identify potential sources and emerging technologies that can meet the specified performance requirements for the EA payload, which is a critical component in enhancing electronic warfare capabilities. Interested vendors are invited to submit white papers detailing their system capabilities, maturity, cost, and technical specifications by 3:00 PM EST on May 23, 2025, with questions regarding the RFI due by May 19, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kellie R. Clavijo at kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil or Jay Kent at jay.a.kent.ctr@army.mil, and a draft of the EA payload requirements will be available upon request for qualified contractors.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kellie R. Clavijo
    (520) 671-1246
    kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil
    Jay Kent
    jay.a.kent.ctr@army.mil
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    PL EA - High Altitude Electronic Attack Payload RFI - Ammendment 4 (Final).pdf
    The Department of the Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a High Altitude Electronic Attack (EA) payload intended for integration onto unmanned aerial platforms. This RFI, numbered W56KGY-25-R-00XX, serves as a market survey to identify potential sources and technologies capable of meeting specified performance requirements. Interested vendors are invited to submit white papers detailing system capabilities, maturity, cost, and technical specifications, all due by 3:00 PM EST on May 23, 2025. The RFI emphasizes that participation is voluntary, and the government will not reimburse costs incurred. Specific eligibility criteria require respondents to possess a valid clearance and a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. A draft of the EA payload requirements will be available upon request for qualified contractors. This initiative is a part of the Army's strategic planning and acquisition strategy development, aiming to explore current advancements in electronic warfare technology without implying any future contract obligations. Questions related to the RFI should be submitted by May 19, 2025, and all correspondence must adhere to security protocols for controlled unclassified information.
    PL EA - High Altitude Electronic Attack Payload RFI - Ammendment 4 Draft.pdf
    The U.S. Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the High Altitude Electronic Attack Payload to gather insights on potential sources and technologies for developing an integrated unmanned high-altitude platform. This RFI, designated as W56KGY-24-R-00XX, is strictly for planning purposes and does not represent a solicitation for proposals or guaranteed future procurement. Interested vendors are invited to submit white papers by March 14, 2025, detailing their system capabilities, including system maturity, testing data, cost analysis, and technical specifications. The Army will provide draft requirements through a secure platform to verified contractors upon request by March 7, 2025. All submissions must include company identification details and must comply with the specified format. The government emphasizes that there is no commitment to contract award and will not reimburse costs incurred in response to the RFI. This RFI serves as a foundational step for exploring market solutions in support of high-altitude electronic warfare capabilities.
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