Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event 2024 (EDGE 2024) Call for Technologies Request for Information (RFI)
ID: RFI220122Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bdc6a1ee6c15438694dbe9e10469433f/view
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    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is requesting technologies for the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event 2024 (EDGE 2024) and the Position, Navigation, and Timing Assessment Exercise (PNTAX) in Redstone Arsenal, AL. The purpose of this request is to support the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team's (FVL CFT) efforts to modernize the Army and address capability gaps. The focus of the campaign is on optimizing the FVL Ecosystem Launched Effects (LE) in terms of connectivity, collaborative behaviors/autonomation, and assured operations. Interested parties should refer to the attachments for complete details and points of contact.

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