Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Tracking Software
ID: KRG-25-002Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFMSTS – DOE CONTRACTORNorth Las Vegas, NV, 89030, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/881528a122924bc092c79a65cce8f83b/view
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    The Department of Energy, specifically the MSTS – DOE Contractor, is seeking partners for the commercialization of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) tracking software, which is designed to detect and track small UAS in complex environments using commercial off-the-shelf cameras. The software, currently at Technology Readiness Level 5, is sensor agnostic and built on MSTS's intellectual property related to turbulence enhancement algorithms, and the department is looking for collaboration through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) or technology licensing with non-federal entities such as businesses, universities, and government agencies. This initiative underscores the importance of external collaboration in advancing UAS tracking technology, and interested parties should contact the Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office via email at TPIP@nv.doe.gov to express their interest. Submissions do not create any binding obligations for MSTS, and the NAICS code for this opportunity is 54171, focusing on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences sectors.

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    Matthew Fritz
    TPIP@nv.doe.gov
    Keisha Garcia
    (509) 366-7370
    GarciaKR@nv.doe.gov
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    MSTS is offering an opportunity for commercialization of its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tracking software, which is designed to detect and track small UAS in complex environments using off-the-shelf cameras. Currently at Technology Readiness Level 5 (prototype developed), this software is sensor agnostic and built on MSTS's intellectual property related to turbulence enhancement algorithms. MSTS seeks partnerships for further development through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) or technology licensing with a variety of non-federal entities, including businesses, non-profits, universities, and government agencies. Interested parties should contact the Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office via email to express their interest. The document outlines that responding to this opportunity does not create any binding obligations for MSTS, emphasizing that submissions are solely for MSTS's convenience. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 54171, focusing on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences sectors. This initiative highlights MSTS's commitment to leveraging external collaboration for technological advancement in UAS tracking systems.
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