RFI Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) W15QKN26R0008, Formerly W15QKN25X15LO

The FCDDAC Form 1350, January 2011, is a Technical Data Request Questionnaire designed for government personnel to gather detailed information from requesters seeking technical data. It ensures compliance with Department of Defense Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25. Requesters must provide comprehensive answers to avoid processing delays or denials. The form requires personal details, U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office Certification Number, proof of legitimate business interest (e.g., FSC or CAGE code), and citizenship. It also asks for solicitation and technical data numbers. Key terms and conditions for data release include promptly returning inadvertently delivered documents with restrictive legends, and adherence to the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding registration with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and obtaining export licenses if applicable. The requester must certify the truthfulness of their statements and agree to all terms and conditions of release.

The DD Form 2345, titled "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement," is a mandatory form for enterprises and individuals seeking access to unclassified militarily critical technical data from the U.S. or Canadian Governments. This form certifies that the applicant meets specific conditions for handling such data, including citizenship/residency requirements for the data custodian, a legitimate business need for the data, and adherence to U.S. and Canadian export control laws and regulations. Applicants must also certify that neither they nor their employees involved with the data are debarred, suspended, or have violated export control laws. The certification is valid for five years and requires detailed information about the applicant's business activity. The U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO) reviews and accepts these certifications, assigning a unique certification number.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey is seeking sources to manufacture, field, and sustain the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) using a Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP). The CROWS SYSTEM is a fully stabilized weapon station capable of mounting various crew-served weapons on combat platforms. Sources must manage a supplier base for flexible production (0-50 CROWS/month with a 6-month lead time) and be able to overhaul approximately 15,000 previously fielded CROWS SYSTEMS, including depot repair, spare parts, and engineering support. A royalty of $10,000 per new system will be added to non-licensors’ proposals if awarded. The Government will provide a Draft TDP (export-controlled), requiring Offerors to comply with ITAR regulations, submit specific forms (AMSTA-AR Form 1350, DD Form 2345), and Non-Disclosure/Non-Use Agreements to receive the data via DoD SAFE. Software management remains with the U.S. Government, providing executable code to contractors. An RFP release is projected for later this fiscal year, with an industry day tentatively planned for June 2026. Inquiries should be directed via email to Joshua Polonio and Stephanie Kless.

This Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Solicitation No. W15QKN-26-R-0008) outlines the terms under which a potential offeror (Recipient) can receive and use restricted noncommercial technical data or computer software (Data) from the U.S. Government, on behalf of Project Manager Autonomous Robotics Capabilities (PM ARC). The Recipient agrees to use the Data solely for preparing an offer in response to the Solicitation, maintaining strict confidentiality, and safeguarding it from unauthorized disclosure. The Data, proprietary to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, must be protected with at least the same care as the Recipient's own proprietary information. Disclosure is limited to employees with a