RFI for Mission Planning Solutions for Aviation
ID: W115P7T-25-RFI-Mission_Planning_Solutions_for_AviationType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2d1e26d5144941bd89d065d84aaf8f19/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify mission planning software solutions for aviation operations, including unmanned aircraft systems and rotary wing platforms. The objective is to gather insights on existing and future commercially available or military-grade software that meets the Army's mission planning capabilities, focusing on interoperability and technological maturity, with a preference for solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher. Interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed responses by email, including company information and software capabilities, within 15 days following the RFI's inactivation, with contact points being Dylan Chung and Latoya Dorsey for further inquiries.

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    Dylan Chung
    dylan.x.chung.civ@army.mil
    Latoya Dorsey
    Latoya.r.dorsey.civ@army.mil
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