Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 03

SOL #: FA237725RB012Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, United States

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research (AC12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 10, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force has issued an Award Notice for the Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 03. This competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is for Air-to-Air Combat Identification development.

Scope of Work

The contract focuses on the development of advanced Air-to-Air Combat Identification technologies, specifically under the CATCH Call 03 initiative. This effort involves applied research within national defense R&D services.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Competitive Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Award Notice Published: April 10, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Evaluation

The notice indicates this was a competitive award. Specific details regarding the number of offers received or the evaluation criteria are not provided in this notice.

People

Points of Contact

David MaguirePRIMARY
Omar EldadahSECONDARY

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026