Autonomous Resupply Sources Sought/Request For Information
ID: H9227826XRFI01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ SOCEURSTUTTGART, DEU

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e9725d35a2b644f8accd80a845bd2eee/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking industry sources capable of providing autonomous resupply solutions in contested environments across Europe. The objective is to gather information on potential capabilities that can facilitate resupply operations, which are critical for maintaining operational effectiveness in challenging conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a brief description, white paper, or brochure detailing their proposed solutions. For further inquiries, contact Timothy Wilhelm at timothy.g.wilhelm.mil@socom.mil or James Ko at james.ko.mil@socom.mil, as there are no set-aside restrictions for this opportunity.

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    Timothy Wilhelm
    timothy.g.wilhelm.mil@socom.mil
    James Ko
    james.ko.mil@socom.mil
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