Rapid Operational Guided Unmanned Execution (ROGUE) RFI
ID: DARPA-SN-25-62Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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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/0f766431693144b5894c50ec45a314ac/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative solutions through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Rapid Operational Guided Unmanned Execution (ROGUE) initiative, aimed at enhancing long-range flight test capabilities. The primary objective is to develop mobile instrumentation systems that can efficiently collect critical data during flight tests, addressing the capacity issues faced at traditional Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB) and enabling on-demand testing. This initiative is crucial for improving the Department of Defense's research and developmental test programs, which rely heavily on flight tests for data collection but often encounter resource constraints. Interested parties, including individuals, companies, and research institutions, are encouraged to submit concise responses, not exceeding five pages, while maintaining confidentiality regarding proprietary information. Inquiries should be directed to the TTO BAA Coordinator at DARPA-SN-25-62@darpa.mil, and the solutions should ideally be scalable across various mission profiles with a budget cap of $70 million.

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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative solutions for Rapid Operational Guided Unmanned Execution (ROGUE) to enhance long-range flight test capabilities. The aim is to develop mobile instrumentation systems that collect critical data efficiently and enable on-demand testing, reducing reliance on traditional test ranges. Key areas of interest include autonomous data collection systems, advanced communications for real-time data transmission, and process innovations to minimize pre-test notifications. Responses are welcomed from diverse entities, including individuals, companies, and research institutions, with a focus on solutions that scale across various mission profiles (250nm to 2000nm) while maintaining costs under $70 million. The request emphasizes confidentiality regarding proprietary information and encourages concise submissions not exceeding five pages. It's important to note that this RFI is for information gathering and does not imply a formal solicitation or commitment from DARPA. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the provided email address, avoiding direct contact with individual program managers.
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