COVER - Scalable Distributed Radar Technologies RFI 30-APR-24.pdf

(U) Scalable Distributed Radar Technologies for Army UAS

(U) Request for Information (RFI)

(U) Due Date: 45 days after posting

(U) Synopsis

(U) The Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center is seeking information from industry regarding scalable distributed radar technologies for Army Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of the Aviation ecosystem’s Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) mission.

(U) Note: This RFI is for technologies (i.e. hardware). For associated distributed radar techniques (i.e. algorithms) see “(U) Distributed Radar Techniques for Army UAS” RFI.

(U) The technical details and specifications for the RFI are Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(U) This RFI provides general public release requirements ONLY. Additional technical detail is available in Attachment 01 to this RFI, entitled “(CUI) Distributed Radar Techniques RFI FINAL” Attachment 01 is a controlled, containing Control Unclassified Information (CUI), therefore, is not available for general release. To gain access to the controlled document, you company/entity must request access to the DOD safe link provided by the POC by June 12th

(U) Technical Exchange Meeting

(U) The C5ISR Center will be hosting an in-person Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) in 4QFY24 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Details (Agenda, Date, Location TBD) will be sent to all RFI responders.

(U) Questions and requests for clarification:

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

usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil (UNCLASSIFIED) or usarmy.apg.devcom-c5-isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@mail.smil.mil (CLASSIFIED) no later than 20 calendar days following RFI posting. NOTE: If you are sending a CLASSIFIED question, please send a courtesy email to the UNCLASSIFIED mailbox to notify of the request on the Classified side.

(U) Questions with CUI shall be submitted via DOD SAFE. If you require a drop link, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. Questions and requests will only be accepted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted.

(U) Requests shall be submitted only to the email address 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) Format shall be Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Font size shall NOT be smaller than 12-point Times New Roman or Arial. Corresponding responses should be no more than 20 written pages.

• (U) Subject line should be: Scalable Distributed Radar Techniques for Army UAS

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

• (U) Responses with CUI must be sent encrypted via DoD SAFE submitted via DoD

SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). If you require a DoD SAFE drop link, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil.

• (U) For submission of SECRET or higher classification material to C5ISR Center, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@mail.smil.mil.

• (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

(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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