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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ac26487cb54948569507c88bc3a0d5c6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 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 technologies that can be integrated into a specialized aircraft, specifically a Bombardier G6500, which will operate at altitudes above 41,000 feet and speeds exceeding 400 knots for extended durations. This RFI is part of market research and does not obligate the government to contract for any services; interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and responses by February 7, 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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