Signals of Opportunity (SoOP)
ID: PANAPG25P0000_000766Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYACC-APG

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/7899ea90563b488eafcd7a459b2ced55/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's C5ISR Center, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Signals of Opportunity (SoOP) technologies aimed at enhancing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities in contested environments. The Army is particularly interested in alternatives to GPS, focusing on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations and potentially non-space-based transmitters, with an emphasis on solutions that offer low size, weight, power, and cost (SWAP-C) for dismounted hardware. This initiative is crucial for ensuring reliable navigation and timing in scenarios where GPS signals may be compromised. Interested parties must submit detailed technical information on their current SoOP technologies by November 21, 2024, to the C5ISR Center's Strategic Engagements Team at usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. This RFI is for information gathering purposes only and does not guarantee contract awards or reimbursement for costs incurred.

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    C5ISR Center Strategic Engagements Team
    usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil
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    A03 - RFI_C5ISR_ RFI_SoOp_REV_101724.pdf
    The US Army C5ISR Center is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Signals of Opportunity (SoOP) technologies to enhance Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities in contested environments. The Army seeks alternatives to GPS, particularly utilizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations and possibly non-space-based transmitters. Respondents must provide detailed company and technical information on current SoOP technologies being developed or utilized for PNT purposes, including signal characteristics, hardware used, accuracy, and integration of multiple signals. Additionally, the C5ISR Center plans to conduct a feasibility study and lab experiments on these solutions, leading to potential prototyping efforts. All submissions must comply with specific documentation requirements and are due by November 21, 2024. This RFI serves for information gathering and does not imply a contract award or reimbursement for costs incurred.
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