PM UAS - Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
One Nation Innovation (ONI) is facilitating this multiphase challenge to assess available and viable Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) candidates for a flight demonstration in support of the United States Army Maneuver Elements. This is a follow-on effort to the 27 March 2024 Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and reflects the initial Company Level SUAS users feedback
This challenge is also aligned to support establishing the initial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Marketplace. Responses to this challenge may be incorporated as a UAS Marketplace submission. All challenge responses received may be considered for UAS Marketplace Storefront onboarding to support and accelerate the Army's SUAS Acquisition objectives. Additional information may be requested at a future date to support UAS Marketplace inclusion.
This effort is intended to inform industry of the Army's emerging operational requirements and accelerate the integration of agile, cutting-edge SUAS technologies. The Army will utilize the challenge process to ensure industry remains informed of evolving requirements, encouraging continued investment and innovation in SUAS technologies for future opportunities.
Challenge Phases:
3-19 NOV - White Paper response Group 1: These White Paper responses will be utilized to understand what potential solutions are available to meet this urgent requirement. Awards may occur however the PM reserves the right to use this as information only.
20 NOV - 17 DEC - White Paper response Group 2: This is a continuation of White paper responses to potential solutions. Awards may occur however the PM reserves the right to use this as information only
Continuing announcement follows the 2 white paper groups and will close at a later date. Submissions made after Group 2 will still be considered for their innovation and potential application to operational mission changes as well as technological innovations. Reviews will occur at non-specified dates.
Please make submissions through:
https://marketplace.gocolosseum.org/public/challenges/532b267a-f8c6-4438-bee5-783aac08f884
Please direct questions through ONI at the above marketplace.