Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Plus FY2024 Experimentation Effort
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM231-0293Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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    Presolicitation notice from the DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, for a Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Plus FY2024 Experimentation Effort. This effort involves the design, software development, testing, and evaluation of the E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software required to support end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), along with technical support to update the MC and MCD to process and display additional JREAP messages. The anticipated period of performance will be 18 months after contract award. The sole-source contract will be awarded to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), based in Melbourne, Florida, as they are the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft with the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical expertise. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’. This notice is for information purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals.

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