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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/140fa418ec2c45e2a1f7867a485d75c5/view
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    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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