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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/efcd8d5d3ba345edb31354f12c62c9c8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a High Altitude Electronic Attack Payload intended for integration onto an unmanned high-altitude platform. This RFI aims to gather insights on potential sources and emerging technologies to inform the Army's acquisition strategy and requirements for the payload, which is critical for enhancing electronic warfare capabilities at high altitudes. Interested vendors are invited to submit white papers detailing their system capabilities by March 14, 2025, and must request the draft requirements by March 7, 2025, through the Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kellie R. Clavijo at kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil or John Couvaras at john.c.couvaras.civ@army.mil.

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    Kellie R. Clavijo
    (520) 671-1246
    kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil
    John Couvaras
    john.c.couvaras.civ@army.mil
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    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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