Request for Information (RFI) on Launched Effects (LE) capabilities that will potentially be integrated on Medium/High Altitude Aerial Platforms that function as Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) Aircraft (AC)
ID: RFI_LE_Medium-High_Altitude_Aerial_PlatformsType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/19fa20dffd054b64a9ffd9048a5303e4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Launched Effects (LE) capabilities for integration on Medium/High Altitude Aerial Platforms designed for Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) operations. The objective is to gather information on current technology products that can be integrated onto a certified executive jet-category aircraft, specifically the Bombardier G6500, with a focus on systems that can operate at altitudes above 41,000 feet and speeds exceeding 400 knots. This RFI serves as market research to inform future procurement strategies, and interested parties are invited to submit their capability statements and responses by February 14, 2025, with questions due by January 15, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Benjamin May at benjamin.r.may4.civ@army.mil or Laquita Mox at laquita.l.mox.civ@army.mil.

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