AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY OF PRECISION NEUTRALIZATION OF EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS
ID: W15QKN-25-S-14XSType: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

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MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS (1095)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d26cda37fef249c7899a25661e33b5e9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the autonomous delivery of precision neutralization of explosive hazards through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This initiative aims to enhance military breaching technologies by developing systems capable of identifying and neutralizing explosive threats, such as mines and improvised devices, from a safe distance, thereby ensuring soldier safety during operations. The emphasis on automation in degraded environments highlights the critical need for integration with existing detection systems to improve operational effectiveness in future combat scenarios. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers continuously until December 31, 2025, with evaluations based on scientific merit, military contribution, and offeror capabilities. For further inquiries, contact Jacqueline M. Smith at jacqueline.m.smith95.civ@army.mil or Steven Ghazi at steven.s.ghazi.civ@army.mil.

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    The U.S. Army’s Joint Program Executive Office Armament and Ammunition issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals for the autonomous delivery of precision neutralization of explosive hazards, primarily aimed at improving military breaching technologies. The proposals should focus on systems capable of identifying and neutralizing explosive threats such as mines and improvised devices from a safe distance, ensuring soldier protection during operations. The initiative emphasizes the significance of automation in degraded environments and requires integration with existing detection systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers by specific deadlines, with favorable evaluations leading to full proposal invitations. The evaluation process prioritizes scientific merit, potential military contribution, offeror capabilities, and past performance. Proposals must adhere to formatting standards and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements. The BAA allows for continuous submission of ideas until December 31, 2025, offering an opportunity for innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness for the Army, ultimately aiming to ensure safe passage through explosive hazards in future combat scenarios.
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