FY25 SBIR Phase III AN/SQQ-89 Tactical Sonar Data Fusion
ID: N0002424R5212Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, 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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https://sam.gov/opp/503d5d87bd2f403e9b1c09ac44124d05/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is planning to issue a sole source Request for Proposal (RFP) for the continued development and enhancement of the AN/SQQ-89 Tactical Sonar Data Fusion system, specifically targeting the Undersea Warfare Decision Support Systems (USW DSS) capabilities. This contract aims to significantly improve the effectiveness of current USW Command and Control (C2) systems and their integration with combat systems, which are critical for naval operations. The anticipated contract award is expected in the first quarter of FY25, with a performance period consisting of a base year and four option years. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, but the decision to compete the contract remains at the discretion of the Government. For further inquiries, contact Benjamin Vesey at benjamin.j.vesey.civ@us.navy.mil or Tiffany Wulfsohn at tiffany.k.wulfsohn.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    benjamin.j.vesey.civ@us.navy.mil
    Tiffany Wulfsohn
    tiffany.k.wulfsohn.civ@us.navy.mil
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