Unclass - Ragnar MF RFI APPROVED 2022-10-18_AMD01.docx

(U) Scalable Multi-Function RF Payloads for Collaborative Unmanned Aircraft Systems

(U) Request for Information (RFI)

(U) Due Date: 30 Days After Posting

(U) Synopsis

(U) The Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate is seeking information from industry on the development and demonstration of a multi-function, modular, scalable, advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Payload for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms. The project will include requirements to develop and design the necessary hardware and software, followed by system integration and flight testing on relevant systems. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gauge the industry's technical capability to perform the effort within a project milestone.

(U)The technical details and specifications for the RFI are Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To access and review the full RFI document, please email the request to the Acquisition Management Team’s (AMT) mailbox at usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. In the email request, please provide the following:

· Company’s Name

· POC Information (Name, email)

· CAGE Code,

· Unique Entity Identifier

· Completed DD form 2345, Military Critical Technology Data Agreement After validation, the AMT will send the encrypted RFI document to you via the DOD SAFE site.

(U) Technical Exchange Meeting

(U) The C5ISR RTI Directorate will be hosting an in-person Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) in November 2022 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Details (Agenda, Date, Location TBD) will be sent to all RFI responders.

(U) Questions and requests for clarification of information must be submitted to:

usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil no later than 15 calendar days following RFI posting. Questions and requests will only be accepted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted. Requests must be submitted only to the email addresses specified above. Any other forms of request for additional information will not be honored.

(U) Submission Requirements

(U) All documents shall be portion marked IAW DoDM 5200.01-V2. Submission of proprietary and other sensitive information shall be marked and identified with disposition instructions (submitted material will not be returned).

· (U) Unclassified responses must be submitted via email to: usarmy.apg.devcom.c5isr.mbx.rti-industryengagement@army.mil.

· (U) Classified responses can be submitted via SIPR email to: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.i2wd-radar-rfi@mail.smil.mil.

· (U) For shipping of SECRET or higher classification material to the C5ISR Center contactusarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil for shipping instructions.

· (U) Responses submitted by contractors that contain U.S. classified military information (CMI) generated in conjunction with a DOD program should be classified in accordance with the applicable Security Classification Guide (SCG). Please include a copy of the SCG with the submission. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to respond to this RFI.

(U) Disclaimer DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors (Critical Technology) (31 AUG 2022). Other requests for this document shall be referred to 6560 Surveillance Loop, ATTN: FCDD-ISR-GFA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(U) This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No award is intended as a result of this notice. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in response to this RFI, or for participating in information exchange regarding details of the RFI.

(U) Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Army does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this synopsis as a commitment for any purpose. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB.).

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