US Army Fixed Site Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS)
ID: W31P4Q25SMBSS2Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa8f0d0655ca4a109aa3199d4cca3509/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Army is conducting market research for the development, deployment, and support of the Fixed Site Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS). This initiative aims to create countermeasures against enemy-armed and intelligence-gathering UASs, incorporating components such as Coyote Missiles, an Electronic Warfare system, and advanced radar capabilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance, repair support, and training for over 100 systems, with an estimated production requirement of at least 90 systems over five years. Interested firms must respond to the request for information by submitting their capabilities and qualifications to the designated contacts by the deadline, which is 15 days from the posting date.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Ruzicka
    susan.e.ruzicka2.civ@army.mil
    Preston Brent
    preston.a.brent.civ@army.mil
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