ContractSources Sought

Arcane Thunder 27 (AT27)

DEPT OF DEFENSE W56KGU26RAT27
Response Deadline
May 30, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Army, through W6QK ACC-APG under the Department of Defense, is seeking information for Arcane Thunder 27 (AT27), a sources sought effort focused on innovative technologies and capabilities for military operations. The effort seeks concepts, prototypes, and emerging technologies that support domain superiority and decision dominance by integrating kinetic and non-kinetic effects across all domains. Interested parties are asked to propose solutions in areas such as AI-augmented command and control, cyber-EW-information convergence, multi-domain sensing and targeting, resilient communications, autonomy and robotics, additive manufacturing, and operational integration and effects simulation, with an emphasis on resilient, adaptive, modular systems that can integrate with the Tactical Assault Kit ecosystem. Selected candidates may be invited to field-based demonstrations and validation events, including CONUS-based COMMEX and OCONUS demonstrations, with performance associated with Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Submissions in the form of Scout Cards and Quad Charts are due by May 22, 2026 through the Vulcan-SOF website, and the notice is for information gathering only rather than a solicitation for proposals or contracts.

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
PUBLIC_RELEASE_DRAS-26-3741-1-AT27 RFI to Industry_FINAL_MDC-E_FINAL.pdf
PDF155 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Arcane Thunder 27 (AT27) Request for Information (RFI) from the US Army seeks innovative technologies and capabilities for military operations. It focuses on achieving domain superiority and decision dominance by integrating kinetic and non-kinetic effects across all domains. The RFI invites submissions from Industry, Academia, individuals, and laboratories for concepts, prototypes, and emerging technologies in areas like AI-augmented command and control, cyber-EW-information convergence, multi-domain sensing and targeting, resilient communication, autonomy and robotics, additive manufacturing, and operational integration/effects simulation. Technologies should be resilient, adaptive, modular, and operate effectively in challenging environments, integrating with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in AT27 field-based demonstrations and validation events, which include CONUS-based COMMEX and OCONUS demonstrations. Submissions, in the form of Scout Cards and Quad Charts, are due by May 22, 2026, via the Vulcan-SOF website. The RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or contracts.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 15, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 30, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG

Point of Contact

Name
John Klopfenstein

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources