Thunderstorm24-3_Robotic Partners and HMI (Application).pdf

RFI# I&M-24-3-RFI-01 Thunderstorm 24-3 – Robotic Partners & HMI

Appendix I Overall Instructions:

• Application file name must be in the following format:

• Developer Company Name-Technology Name_Thunderstorm 24-3

• Application must be submitted in MS Word format

• One-inch margins on all sides and 1.5-spaced text. 12-point font or larger with normal

(uncondensed) spacing

• The full application is limited to five pages maximum.

• A cover page may be included, which will not be counted toward maximum page count.

• First page must serve as an executive summary of the technology for distribution to stakeholder groups and may not exceed one page.

• Any application not meeting the above requirements will not be considered

Page 1: Application to Participate at OUSD(R&E)/I&M Thunderstorm 24-3 Full name of Developer/Company & Name of Technology (short version)

Technology Point of Contact (POC): Provide name of person who will serve as Primary POC for this effort. This POC will be responsible for all deliverables and RFI(s) leading up to event.

Foreign Owned yes/no, Small Business yes/no Technology Description:

Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of your capability. This passage along with a relevant image shall not exceed 1 page. The following information is recommended for the executive summary:

• Describe why the technology is needed and the problem you are solving.

• Describe how this problem is currently being handled and what is new in your approach.

• Describe the maturity of your technology and if applicable what is needed to take your technology to the next level (e.g., R&D funding, procurement, etc.).

• Describe the “So What” and how your technology will advance the goals of the DoD.

• Describe anticipated performance and any other pertinent details about your technology.

INSERT PICTURE OR GRAPHIC OF TECHNOLOGY

Pages 2-5 (as needed) Showcase Team: Include name, email, phone number, and complete address of key stakeholders/ focal point and identify if any are foreign nationals. May include up to 2 in addition to Technology POC. (Showcase Team is capped at 3 personnel unless appropriate justification for additional support is provided to the Thunderstorm 24-3 team).

Company / Organization:

• Provide full name, address, website, social media account, and other contact information for your organization. Include specific division if applicable.

• Provide brief company description, discussion of company capabilities with respect to the purpose and objective described in this RFI.

• Note if your company is designated as a “Small Business” and/or is “Foreign Owned”.

Objective/Scenarios: Briefly describe showcase objectives and goals. In addition, include a brief description of the scenario or mission that would best highlight your capabilities strengths.

Capability Technical Description:

• Describe the capability that you plan to showcase and how it works.

• Describe past performance, present and future uses – and predicted performance.

• Describe the design outcome of the capability and its intended value to the user.

• Describe the problem that you are solving (current / future) with your capability.

• Describe the capability application for the Department of Defense.

• Describe installation, integration, and operating requirements.

• Describe the level of product maturity. Is it in the commercial marketplace or still under development? If under development, please describe status. Also indicate its technology readiness level (TRL).

Capability Classification: Provide the classification level of the capability proposed for showcase. (Unclassified, Confidential, Secret, Top Secret). Note: Thunderstorm 24-3 will be conducted with systems operating at the UNCLASSIFIED level.

Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Identify what (if any) parts of your capability have EAR and/or ITAR restrictions.

Set-up Requirements: Briefly describe the details of the proposed capability set-up for the showcase.

• Major System Dimensions:

• Estimated Total Weight:

• Power Requirement:

• Operational Frequency(ies): (if required, see below additional information needed)

• Network Connections: (if needed)

• Data Requirement: (internet connectivity may not be available at showcase location.

Vendor-provided hotspots should be brought if required.)

• Special Handling: (crane, forklift, etc.)

• Restrictions: (cable length, conditioned space, environmental constraints, etc.)

• Anticipated Number of Personnel for Showcase: (not to exceed 3 total personnel, unless approved by the Thunderstorm 24-3 team)

• Set up time to install/uninstall:

• Hazardous Materials:

• On-site Storage:

If applicable, please provide all pertinent information about any transmitter or receiver that you intend to operate as part of this showcase. Frequency, transmit power, antenna information, required separation from other emitters, etc. Please include a basic system diagram.

Government Contracts (if applicable): Identify any Government contracts and the supporting agencies that have or are expected to support the system and/or system components.