SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR THE DEVCOM ARMAMENTS CENTER KINETIC COUNTER-UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (C-UAS) INDUSTRY DAY
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC), is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) systems. This initiative aims to identify potential sources and inform future development efforts. An Industry Day will be held on March 24, 2026, at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Registration is required by March 6, 2026.
Purpose & Background
The Army is pursuing C-UAS concepts to address the evolving threat posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), which necessitate rapid, effective, and adaptable defensive capabilities. DEVCOM AC, with its strong Science and Technology (S&T) presence in the C-UAS domain, is hosting this Industry Day to explain its integration approach and foster industry collaboration. The goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of current kinetic C-UAS solutions to guide future development.
Required Capabilities
DEVCOM AC is seeking information on current and emerging technologies for the kinetic, physical defeat of small UAS. Key areas of interest include:
- Modality of Defeat: Such as gun/munition-based or Interceptor UAS.
- Capabilities: Tested or predicted defeat ranges, cost-per-kill, and stowed kills (magazine depth).
- System Characteristics: Size, Weight, Power, and Cost of the overall system and effectors.
- Maturity: Technology Readiness Level (TRL), development timelines, and planned demonstrations.
- Impacts: Potential collateral damage effects.
- Interoperability: With Command & Control (C2) systems, C-UAS detection and tracking sensors, mobility platforms, and other weapon systems.
- Safety: Features, protocols, and architectures, including fail-safe mechanisms and hazard mitigation strategies.
Industry Day Details
- Date: March 24, 2026, from 0830 to 1630 Eastern Standard Time (check-in at 0800).
- Location: Cannon Gates Club, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806.
- Agenda: Morning presentations by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on C-UAS mission aspects, followed by an afternoon panel discussion with Government SMEs for Q&A.
- Registration Deadline: March 6, 2026.
- Registration Requirements: Complete Attachment 1 (Registration Form) and submit a Company Overview/Product Sheet (maximum 2 pages, 12-point font, 3-4 pictures).
- Eligibility: Limited to U.S. based companies.
- Contact for Registration/Questions: Qendresa Neza (qendresa.neza.civ@army.mil) and Nicole L. Thalmann (nicole.l.thalmann.civ@army.mil).
Contract & Eligibility
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 332994 (Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees)
- PSC: 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Important Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred by respondents, including those associated with attending the Industry Day.