Low Altitude Stalking and Striking Ordnance (LASSO)_ Pre-Solicitation Draft CUI - Architecture Statement of Objectives
ID: W91CRB-25-R-LASSOType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/140fa418ec2c45e2a1f7867a485d75c5/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 30, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking industry partners to provide technical feedback on the Draft Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the Low Altitude Stalking and Striking Ordnance (LASSO) project. The objective is to gather innovative solutions for the LASSO architecture, which is integral to the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, focusing on kill-chain platforms, communications, and design techniques while implementing a Modular Open Systems Approach. Interested vendors must email the designated government contacts to request access to the draft SOO and submit their technical feedback by January 30, 2025, with an option to schedule a discussion meeting by January 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Ms. DeMarcasa (Dee) Jones at demarcasa.d.jones.civ@army.mil or Mr. Scott A. Huelse at scott.a.huelse.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
DeMarcasa (Dee) Jones
demarcasa.d.jones.civ@army.mil
Scott A. Huelse
scott.a.huelse.civ@army.mil
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Technical Comment Resolution Template.docx
Jan 8, 2025, 6:04 PM UTC
The document is a Technical Comment Resolution Template designed for use in response to government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. Its primary purpose is to facilitate structured feedback and commentary from companies regarding specific aspects of a proposal, highlighted by item numbers, page references, and section details. The format includes designated fields for comments, allowing stakeholders to articulate their insights or concerns. This system enhances communication between proposal submitters and decision-makers, ensuring that all relevant issues are documented and addressed systematically during the evaluation of the proposals. By organizing feedback in this manner, the document aims to streamline the review process and promote transparency and accountability in decision-making. Overall, it serves a critical function in ensuring that proposals meet federal or state guidelines while also accommodating stakeholder contributions effectively.
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