MDSS High-Altitude Platform – Deep Sensing (HAP-DS) Request for Information
ID: W56KGY-24-R001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesT (54171)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e9b16234707c47ec80bd919fd7abd295/view
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    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is requesting information for the MDSS High-Altitude Platform – Deep Sensing (HAP-DS) project. This project aims to address Army deep sensing requirements by providing airborne sensors that support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), including Large Scale Ground Combat Operations (LSGCO), and fill sensing gaps for Indicators and Warnings, Long-Range Precision Fire (LRPF) targeting, and Situational Understanding. The project focuses on six capability areas: Platforms; Sensors; Integrated Intelligence, Fires, Electronic Warfare, Cyber and Mission Command; Processing, Exploitations, and Dissemination (PED); Data Transport; and Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Resiliency. The primary contact for this project is Brittany Veney-Beasley, and the secondary contact is Dolrica Wright. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States. The deadline for responses to this request is 22 July 2024, 4:00 pm (EST). For more details, please refer to the Attachments section of the notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittany Veney-Beasley
    brittany.b.veney-beasley.civ@army.mil
    Dolrica Wright
    dolrica.j.wright.civ@army.mil
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