Time-Space-Position Optical Tracking (T-SPOT)
Overview
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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 - Orlando (ACC-Orlando), on behalf of the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), is conducting market research for Time-Space-Position Optical Tracking (T-SPOT). This Sources Sought Notice seeks industry capabilities for a technology study and trade space analysis to assess the viability of T-SPOT as a Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) truth sensor in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to develop the system architecture, concept of operations (CONOPS), and a comprehensive trade space analysis based on modeling and simulation (M&S) for a future T-SPOT system. This effort will not deliver a fieldable system but will determine if/how performance goals can be achieved.
A future T-SPOT system must provide highly accurate 3D TSPI for Systems Under Test (SUTs) by comparing known landmark locations with time-stamped imagery from SUT-hosted visual sensors. Key attributes include:
- Passive receiver and passive terrestrial landmarks for scalability and flexibility.
- 3D TSPI accuracy comparable to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS.
- Near-continuous update rate, ideally day/night and all-weather operation.
- Support for airborne SUTs (e.g., USAF cargo/training aircraft), with a goal for small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
- Minimized Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
- Reliance on passive terrestrial landmarks (synthetic or pre-existing), with GNSS used for pre/post-test surveying.
The study should answer critical questions regarding IMU integration, sensor performance, data capture, landmark distribution, and TSPI accuracy trade-offs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreement anticipated for future competitive award)
- Contract Vehicle: Training & Readiness Accelerator II (TReX-II)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
- PSC: AC12 (National Defense R&D Services; DoD - Military; Applied Research)
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages) demonstrating expertise in TSPI/navigation systems, M&S, photogrammetry, machine vision, sensor fusion, and Kalman filters. Submissions should include:
- Familiarity and specific experience relevant to T-SPOT goals.
- Tailored capability statement with supporting documentation.
- Business size and socio-economic status (if applicable).
- Confirmation of US-based entity eligible for TReX-II.
- Statement on current TReX-II or ATI consortium membership.
- Examples of related prior work.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds are available for response preparation. Respondents must verify eligibility for TReX-II membership prior to responding.