Request for Information (RFI) Threat Unmanned Aircraft Systems (T-UAS) for the development and capabilities to meet training needs and requirements
ID: W58SFN_RFI_TUASType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on Threat Unmanned Aircraft Systems (T-UAS) training capabilities to enhance its training environment. The Army seeks to develop realistic training systems that can effectively simulate current and future operational environments, focusing on counter-unmanned aircraft strategies, particularly for UAS categorized as Groups 2 and 3. This initiative is crucial as the presence of UAS on the battlefield is rapidly increasing, necessitating advanced training solutions to prepare soldiers for complex air domains. Interested parties must submit their unclassified responses, including relevant experience and potential solutions, by September 11, 2024, to Troy Bisbee at troy.b.bisbee.civ@army.mil.

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    The U.S. Army is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to enhance training capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Army aims to create a realistic training environment that replicates operational environments and threat capabilities, focusing on counter-unmanned aircraft strategies. This RFI solicits information from industry partners about existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies and training solutions to address the Army’s evolving UAS training needs, particularly for Threat Unmanned Aircraft Systems (T-UAS) categorized as Groups 2 and 3. The document outlines the Army’s requirements for realistic training systems that can simulate adversaries effectively and provide essential support for soldiers in contested air domains. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses—including relevant experience, potential solutions, and associated costs—by a specified deadline. The RFI emphasizes compliance with various technical and operational standards while highlighting maintainability, operability, and adaptability of proposed solutions. The information gathered will inform future procurement actions without committing the Army to any financial obligations. Overall, the RFI reflects a strategic effort to enhance readiness against increasing UAS threats in military operations.
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