RFI Arcane Thunder
ID: PANAPG-24-P-0000-023664Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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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/47df20cd18ea46ba9f2ff7a6555a7a0d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Arcane Thunder" to explore innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing capabilities in reconnaissance, target development, and precision targeting across multiple operational domains. This RFI seeks input from industry, academia, and laboratories to address technology needs in challenging environments, with a focus on increasing situational awareness and real-time intelligence for multi-domain operations (MDO). The initiative is crucial for evaluating how emerging technologies can fill military capability gaps and will involve comprehensive experimentation with military personnel. Responses to the RFI are due by October 18, 2024, and selected candidates may be invited to participate in field demonstrations. Interested parties can contact Stephanie Farley at C5ISR-Experimentation@army.mil for further information.

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    Stephanie Farley
    C5ISR-Experimentation@army.mil
    Vulcan Help Desk
    contact@vulcan-sof.com
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    The Arcane Thunder 25 (AT25) Request for Information (RFI) seeks innovative technology solutions for enhancing the U.S. Army's capabilities in reconnaissance, target development, and precision targeting across multiple operational domains. This non-solicitation document invites participation from industry, academia, and laboratories to address technology needs in challenging environments. Aimed at facilitating collaboration, the RFI outlines objectives to increase situational awareness and real-time intelligence for multi-domain operations (MDO). Responses are due by 18 October 2024, with select candidates potentially invited to participate in AT25 field demonstrations. The RFI highlights key technology areas of interest, including uncrewed systems, artificial intelligence, data networks, and electromagnetic warfare capabilities. The initiative focuses on evaluating how emerging technologies can address military capability gaps in realistic operational settings while engaging in comprehensive experimentation with military personnel. Submission requirements include specific templates for technology cards and charts via the Vulcan SOF website. The document emphasizes the importance of securing intellectual property while stating that all submitted data will remain U.S. Government property. Notably, the RFI reiterates that its intent is informational and does not obligate the government to award contracts based on the submissions received. Overall, the AT25 RFI is a strategic effort to harness innovative technologies to strengthen U.S. military operations.
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