Request for Information (RFI) for Launched Effects (LE) Payloads
ID: SAI_AEROS_LEPayloads_25_001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6DP PEO IEW & S ABERDEENABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/bb4d8b8f4e084781b212ae314301a10d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Launched Effects (LE) payloads, which include both Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Surface Launched Effects (SLE). The objective is to gather information on existing and future payload solutions that can autonomously or semi-autonomously deliver operational effects, enhance situational awareness, and support various military operations by integrating with a diverse ecosystem of air vehicles and systems. This initiative is crucial for improving the capabilities of military formations in detecting, identifying, and responding to threats while ensuring the protection of friendly forces. Interested vendors must submit white papers detailing their solutions by March 14, 2025, and can contact Curt McMullen or MAJ Charles Rapp for further information.

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    Curt McMullen
    curt.a.mcmullen.civ@army.mil
    MAJ Charles Rapp
    charles.j.rapp.mil@army.mil
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