The Department of Defense is seeking innovative solutions for the development of a rapidly deployable ground-based air surveillance and engagement defense system, aimed at completing the Detect, Track, ID, Defeat (DTID) kill chain against various aerial threats in operational environments. This initiative is part of a two-step solicitation process that will culminate in an Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype, in accordance with 10 USC 4022, highlighting the critical need for advanced air defense capabilities. Interested parties must register on the UNCLASSIFIED Acquisition Research Center (ARC) website by 30 September 2024 to access the solicitation, which is expected to be posted on 23 September 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Joanne Vought at joanne.vought@sco.mil or call 703-358-8140.
Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST) Dept Of Defense
Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST). This procurement is for research and development in order to investigate and develop methodologies, tools, techniques, and capabilities to identify susceptibilities and mitigate vulnerabilities in avionics systems. The goal is to protect avionics systems against cyber-attacks, provide simulation capabilities, develop platform architecture technologies, and expand emerging open system architecture standards and approaches for Air Force and DoD weapon systems. The scope of avionics includes manned, unmanned, autonomous, and remotely piloted vehicles, on-board Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, munitions, and any equipment, component, or subsystem that could compromise mission assurance of the Air Force weapon system or tactical platform.
Air Delivered Effects Broad Area Announcement Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for an Air Delivered Effects Broad Area Announcement. This procurement is related to National Defense R&D Services and falls under the PSC code AC11. The primary contact for this procurement is Sylas Younger, who can be reached at sylas.younger@us.af.mil or 850-882-7973. The secondary contact is Adam Noffke, who can be reached at adam.noffke@us.af.mil or 850-883-2151. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire air delivered effects, which are typically used for military operations and basic research in the field of national defense.
F-35 Transparency Removal System Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of components for the F-35 Transparency Removal System (TRS). This sources sought notice aims to conduct market research to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing specific items associated with the TRS, as detailed by the National Stock Numbers (NSNs) provided in the attached documentation. The components are critical for military applications, reflecting the stringent safety and performance standards required for defense systems. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant experience by 5 PM MST on October 14, 2024, to the primary contacts Jaide Sarchenko and Darin Barnes via their provided email addresses.
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Dept Of Defense
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS): The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a focused yet flexible, rapid, agile contracting vehicle to support the research, development, prototyping, demonstration, evaluation, and transition of Counter small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capabilities. These capabilities are intended to combat Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) used by adversaries in asymmetric warfare against U.S. military personnel and materiel. The government anticipates a single award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) research and development (R&D) contract with Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion (CPFF/C) Task Orders, an ordering period of seventy-two (72) months, and a maximum ordering amount of approximately $490,000,000. The anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, technical documentation, and technical reports. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees based on the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, and Engine Parts exception. The government also requires that approximately 20% of proposed personnel be TS/SCI cleared and assigned at the time of award, with graduated increases over time. Foreign Allied Participation will be excluded at the prime contractor level. A technical library relating to the subject area of this acquisition will be made available. Interested parties must request access through AFRL/RI personnel. A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released during the 1st quarter of CY 2020. The entire solicitation will be issued on the BETA SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov/. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP. Technical questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Donna Toole at (315) 330-3972, donna.toole.1@us.af.mil. Any contractual questions or questions concerning this Presolicitation Notice should be communicated directly to the Contract Specialist, Matthew Zawisza at (315) 330-4922, matthew.zawisza@us.af.mil, or the Contracting Officer, Terrence Lipinski at (315) 330-4510, terrence.lipinski@us.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. INDUSTRY DAY: AFRL will be conducting an Industry Day for the C-sUAS acquisition on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Griffiss Institute, 725 Daedalian Dr., Rome NY 13441. The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested companies/entities with an overview of the C-sUAS contract and promote an early exchange of information. Interested parties must register by Monday, December 09, 2019, to gain access to the facility.
Safran Data System - Sources Sought/Synopsis/Sole Source Award Intent Notice Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the 509 Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, is seeking to procure telemetry equipment from Safran Data Systems for the B-2 aircraft. This procurement includes rugged data storage and control modules essential for airborne data collection during critical evaluations, with specific part numbers and quantities outlined in the opportunity notice. The equipment is vital for enhancing data sharing capabilities and ensuring operational readiness, as it integrates avionics data with range control rooms for engineering analysis. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement to the designated contacts, Christine Parsons and David T. Bartilson, by the specified response deadline. The estimated contract value is between the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and $750,000, with a delivery timeline concluding by December 31, 2025.
Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR). This procurement is for National Defense R&D Services, Defense-Related Activities, and Experimental Development. The primary contact for this procurement is Maria Fe Z. Parker, who can be reached at mariafe.parker@us.af.mil or 505-846-6188. The secondary contact is Daniel J. Alvarado, who can be reached at daniel.alvarado.12@us.af.mil or 505-853-6619. For more information, please refer to the open ARA announcement, Amendment 2 dated 15 Mar 2021.
Threat Systems Management Office Operational Test and Evaluation (TSMO) Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the Threat Systems Management Office Operational Test and Evaluation (TSMO) project. This procurement aims to engage services related to the operational testing and evaluation of defense systems, which are critical for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of military capabilities. Interested vendors can find further details by logging into the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and searching for solicitation number FA248724RB009. For inquiries, potential bidders may contact Stephanie Pella at stephanie.pella@us.af.mil or Melissa Hoover at melissa.hoover.1@us.af.mil, with the procurement process expected to unfold in the coming months.
Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research Dept Of Defense
Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research. This research will focus on the development, demonstration, integration, and transition of new aerospace vehicle technologies, designs, and integrated systems. The goal is to provide advanced capabilities to the Air Force and apply these advancements across current and emerging Air Force aerospace systems in all mission areas.