Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative
ID: W911SR-22-S-NGIAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2e2bfec072ed4079b46b958156bc0fd3/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative (NGIA): This notice is a solicitation for parties interested in participating in projects sought by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for the NGIA. The NGIA aims to meet requirements in three focus areas: Tagging, Tracking and Locating (TTL), Reconnaissance & Surveillance (R&S), and Unmanned Systems (UMS). The NGIA seeks state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities to enhance mission planning, intelligence gathering, and operational effectiveness in various environments. Interested entities should demonstrate technical relevancy/recency in the desired focus areas.

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    Questions and Answers for W911SR22SNGIA.pdf
    The number of contract awards under the Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative is not predetermined. There is no deadline for submitting an RFI response for this requirement, as the announcement is open until April 2025. To participate, interested firms should submit a Capability Statement and their SAM UEI by email. Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are included in Focus Area #3, and Canadian companies are allowed to respond.
    Questions and Answers for W911SR22SNGIA.pdf
    The document provides answers to inquiries about the Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative under Sources Sought Notice W911SR-22-S-NGIA. It clarifies that the number of contract awards will depend on requirements and funding, there's no deadline for RFI responses until April 2025, interested firms should submit a Capability Statement and SAM UEI, and confirms that Unmanned Ground Vehicles are included in Focus Area #3 while allowing Canadian companies to participate.
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