AoI 001 UGV and CASEVAC 15 APRIL 2026.pdf

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Area of Interest (AoI) Title: Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Last Tactical Mile Sustainment and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)

Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) AoI Number: 001

AoI Release Date: 15 April 2026

Responses: See W912CH-25-S-C003 for Procedure Details

1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

The Army is actively pursuing a UGV designed to autonomously support maneuver formations in the critical "last tactical mile". This advanced UGV, owned by maneuver formations, will both sustain Platoon and Company formations by delivering essential supplies/energy and will evacuate wounded personnel from the point of injury to a casualty collection point. This dual use UGV shall feature a configurable payload to meet the dynamic needs of maneuver formations.

The UGV must be capable of teleoperation, autonomous navigation, and beyond-line-of-sight communications, and execute resupply and CASEVAC missions with minimal reconfiguration.

Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section

1.2. The term “innovative” is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission, or any new application of an existing technology, process, or method as of the proposal date.

The Contracting/Agreements Officer is not obligated to extend a request for Commercial Solution Proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards/agreements are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting/Agreements Officer with appropriate consideration established. CPE Mission Autonomy and its underlying Project Management Offices reserve the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from W912CH-26-S-C003, dated 15 April 2026.

The CSO authority is 10 U.S.C. § 3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures/ DFARS 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening.

1.2 AoI UGV for Sustainment and CASEVAC

The modern battlefield is characterized by persistent enemy surveillance and rapid application of lethal effects at and behind the forward line of troops (FLOT), making any movement to and from the FLOT highly vulnerable. This environment challenges commanders’ ability to resupply units and evacuate casualties. The Army refers to the critical distance between the FLOT and supported units as the “Last Tactical Mile” – the final segment of ground over which supplies, equipment, or personnel must be moved under the greatest threat from enemy observation and fires. This phase is often the most dangerous and logistically complex, requiring innovative solutions to ensure mission success and force protection.

The UGV should be capable of supporting the sustainment needs of a dismounted Rifle Platoon or Company Headquarters for extended operations (reference ATP 5-0.2-1 Staff Reference Guide Volume 1, Unclassified, for Battalion weight needs). It should be able to transport various classes of supply and operate autonomously across diverse terrains and environments, maintaining reliable communications with supported units. The UGV should be able to navigate both on- and off-road routes, including areas without GPS, and support situational awareness. It should minimize detectable signatures and emissions during operations, including in the final approach to supported units.

The UGV should be capable of being reconfigured by the maneuver unit for multiple roles, including casualty evacuation. It should be able to autonomously transport at least two (2) casualties from the point of injury to a designated collection point, without causing additional harm to the patient. The cargo area should be modular and provide accessible power and data connections.

The UGV must support integration and collaboration within networked operational environments and be interoperable with current and future command and control systems. The solution must provide open and exposed APIs for integration with common control and mission autonomy applications.

2.0 AoI Constraints

Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (www.sam.gov).

Note: Companies whose solution briefs are evaluated to be of merit will be invited to provide a Phase 2 presentation shortly after Phase 1 solution briefs are received, following the instructions provided in Section 3.3 of the CSO. Phase 2 will be comprised solely of the presentation.

3.0 Submission Requirements

https://www.sam.gov/

A written solution brief must be sent via e-mail submission by 28 April 2026 by 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET) with subject line stating “Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Last Tactical Mile Sustainment and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)” to Andrew Manning, andrew.p.manning4.civ@army.mil, and carbon copy the contract specialist, Sarah Benkoff, sarah.c.benkoff.civ@army.mil.

Solution briefs received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

AoI Open Period: This AoI shall close on 28 April 2026 by 5:00pm ET.

Points of Contact (POCs)

CSO AoI: Andrew Manning, andrew.p.manning4.civ@army.mil, (586) 879-4381 Contract Specialist: Sarah Benkoff, sarah.c.benkoff.civ@army.mil, (571) 588-8820