Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 03
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 6 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- FA237725RB012
- Agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
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- Kameron Grubaugh kameron.grubaugh@us.af.mil (937) 713-8275
- Omar Eldadah omar.eldadah@us.af.mil (614) 439-8964
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate is soliciting proposals through Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) CATCH Call 03 for Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology focused on Air-to-Air Combat Identification development through feature fusion engines. The contractor will conduct analysis, testing, assessment, and evaluation of next-generation CID algorithms for both single platform and multiplatform research and development, with all work examined in context of existing fielded platforms and ongoing DOD research activities. Key requirements include U.S. citizenship for all personnel, TS/SCI security clearance for key leaders such as Principal Investigators and Project Managers, and compliance with strict export control regulations due to the sensitive nature of the technology. Proposals are limited to 35 pages for the technical/management section and 10 pages for the Statement of Work, with evaluation criteria prioritizing technical merit and potential to advance technology, followed by cost realism. The proposal submission deadline is September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated award date of January 2026.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors, though foreign participation is not authorized due to technology sensitivity requirements. The total estimated contract value is $20 million distributed across fiscal years 2025-2030, structured as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangement with anticipated single award selection. The contract will span 63 months total, consisting of a 60-month technical period of performance followed by a 3-month final reporting period covering applied research and advanced development activities. Performance will take place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with the program managed by Kameron Grubaugh as the Program Engineer. The contract structure includes three primary Contract Line Item Numbers covering Research and Development, Hardware, and Computer Software components, with costs and fees to be determined on each individual call under the broader program umbrella.
Notice text
This program will focus on Air-to-Air (AA) Combat Identification (CID) development through feature fusion engines. The contractor shall conduct and provide analysis for the next generation of CID algorithms both operationally and tactically. The contractor shall test, assess, evaluate, and report findings on identified CID technology concepts that may improve current CID performance. The program will include both single platform and multiplatform CID research, development, assessment, and evaluation. All aspects of this program must be examined in context with existing fielded platforms and technologies, as well as ongoing research and development activities around the Department of Defense (DOD), which may include the broader Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), USAF, and sister service programs. This effort will include applied research and advanced development.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 05 | Award Notice | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 06 | Award Notice | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04 | Award Notice | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 06 | Solicitation | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 05 | Solicitation | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04 | Solicitation | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 03 | Solicitation | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 02 | Solicitation | |
| Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) | Pre-Solicitation |
And 3 more award notices.
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