Request for Information: Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UXS) Survey
ID: N0016425SNB43Type: Special Notice
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, 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; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2707e543055343e6a9328f338e2486f4/view
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    Posted Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NSWC Crane, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UXS). This RFI aims to gather insights and information on technologies and methodologies that can enhance the capabilities to counter uncrewed systems, which are increasingly relevant in national defense operations. The information collected will inform future research and development efforts in this critical area of military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Mark Dravet at mark.v.dravet.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-7085, or Sydney Wittmann at sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil or 812-381-0990 for further details.

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