On-Aircraft Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System
ID: 2024-AMC_cUAS_RFIType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4452 763 ESSSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/5bb523767a4345c6b5c111de8e3fb836/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking information on concepts and technologies for an on-aircraft Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capability. This capability is intended to enhance aircrew situational awareness of other s-UAS operating in the proximity of the aircraft. The service/item being procured is a C-sUAS solution for integration onboard AMC fixed-wing airborne platforms. The place of performance is Ophiem, Illinois, United States. For more information, refer to the attached RFI and CONOPS.

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    Joe Parker
    joseph.parker.15@us.af.mil
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    CONOPS C-UAS Final_18Jun24.pdf
    RFI C-sUAS Final_18June24.pdf
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