The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking submissions for the Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) challenge, facilitated by One Nation Innovation (ONI). This initiative aims to assess viable SUAS candidates for flight demonstrations that support the United States Army Maneuver Elements, while also contributing to the establishment of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Marketplace. The challenge consists of multiple phases, with the first two phases focusing on White Paper responses from November 3 to December 17, 2024, to gather potential solutions for urgent operational requirements. Interested parties can submit their responses through the designated marketplace link and direct any inquiries to Adam Geneva at adam.m.geneva.civ@army.mil.

One Nation Innovation (ONI) is facilitating this multiphase challenge to assess available and viable Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) candidates for a flight demonstration in support of the United States Army Maneuver Elements. This is a follow-on effort to the 27 March 2024 Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and reflects the initial Company Level SUAS users feedback

This challenge is also aligned to support establishing the initial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Marketplace. Responses to this challenge may be incorporated as a UAS Marketplace submission. All challenge responses received may be considered for UAS Marketplace Storefront onboarding to support and accelerate the Army's SUAS Acquisition objectives. Additional information may be requested at a future date to support UAS Marketplace inclusion.

This effort is intended to inform industry of the Army's emerging operational requirements and accelerate the integration of agile, cutting-edge SUAS technologies. The Army will utilize the challenge process to ensure industry remains informed of evolving requirements, encouraging continued investment and innovation in SUAS technologies for future opportunities.

Challenge Phases:

3-19 NOV - White Paper response Group 1: These White Paper responses will be utilized to understand what potential solutions are available to meet this urgent requirement. Awards may occur however the PM reserves the right to use this as information only.

20 NOV - 17 DEC - White Paper response Group 2: This is a continuation of White paper responses to potential solutions. Awards may occur however the PM reserves the right to use this as information only

Continuing announcement follows the 2 white paper groups and will close at a later date. Submissions made after Group 2 will still be considered for their innovation and potential application to operational mission changes as well as technological innovations. Reviews will occur at non-specified dates.

Please make submissions through:

https://marketplace.gocolosseum.org/public/challenges/532b267a-f8c6-4438-bee5-783aac08f884

Please direct questions through ONI at the above marketplace.

Buyer

NAICS

PSC

Original Source