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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 04, 2021 SAM #7217
SOURCES SOUGHT

15 -- Request for White Paper - Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) - Increment 1

Notice Date

9/2/2021 4:31:36 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

W6QK ACC-RSA REDSTONE ARSENAL AL 35898-0000 USA
 

ZIP Code

35898-0000
 

Solicitation Number

W58RGZ-21-R-0G70
 

Response Due

9/17/2021 3:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

10/02/2021
 

Point of Contact

Angela L. Andrews, Gregory A. Wilson, Phone: 2563134180
 

E-Mail Address

angela.l.andrews5.civ@mail.mil, gregory.a.wilson12.civ@mail.mil
(angela.l.andrews5.civ@mail.mil, gregory.a.wilson12.civ@mail.mil)
 

Description

The Government is seeking White Papers for a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS). The FTUAS requirement is for the Increment 1 to rapidly field a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) solution by 2nd Quarter FY23 with first system delivered by 3rd Quarter FY22. The FTUAS requirement is for a runway independent, point take-off and landing, rapidly deployable Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) capability. The FTUAS provides Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) an improved ability to execute Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) operations that collect, develop, and report actionable intelligence information about the enemy. The FTUAS provides a distinct tactical advantage due to increased maneuverability through vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), improved command and control (C2) with an On-The-Move (OTM) capability, a reduced transportability and logistics footprint, as well as significantly improved survivability due to reduced sound signature. FTUAS reduces the operational footprint with the introduction of VTOL and an expeditionary Ground Controller enabling movement on the battlefield with Army organic ground vehicle and rotary wing support. Ideally, Scalable Control Interface (SCI) integrates with FTUAS to enhance employability, command and control of multiple FTUAS, as well as develop a Common Operating Picture (COP). FTUAS paired with SCI leverages autonomy, scalability, and interoperability to maximize battle space R&S objectives for Commanders. Ideally, the FTUAS air vehicle, mission system, and payloads will be Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) compliant to provide ease of upgrade and interchangeability to meet Commanders� mission requirements. This requirement is for a fully integrated FTUAS system; not just an air vehicle. The FTUAS shall be delivered with integrated subsystems capable of achieving test, safety, and interoperability requirements necessary to attain a Material Release IAW AR 770-3 Type Classification and Material Release, with associated artifacts, analysis, and engineering support as indicated in the attachment 1 entitled �INC 1 FTUAS Requirements OML.�
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/3837c0a9993542b3b8d5a48ce7b2273d/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, USA

Zip Code: 35898

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06121496-F 20210904/210902230135 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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