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NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is seeking information from industry in order to inform the Office of Marine and Aviation (OMAO), #Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division (UASD) is seeking information on radar systems that can be used for #sUAS (small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems) operations at sea. The radar system is expected to seamlessly integrate with NOAA's existing ship radars, including but not limited to the FAR2827 model (X-band radar), FAR2837 model (S-Band Radar), FURUNO 3220BB with a 6.5' array (X Band), as well as the Furno 3230SSB with a 12' array (S Band). Compatibility with the RPU-013 for processing units is a key requirement. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to enable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (#BVLOS) operations in a due regard setting from a NOAA vessel with multiple aircraft ensuring safe operations for both NOAA and non participating aircraft. https://lnkd.in/eFhy6b2t

🔍 TECHNOLOGY SOLICITATION: USSOCOM RDAX DRAGON SPEAR 23 🌟 Reflecting on the tremendous success of last year's RDAX Dragon Spear Pilot event, we're thrilled to announce our tech submission phase opening for this year! The innovations and collaborations from last year exceeded expectations, setting a higher benchmark for 2023. Check out the highlights from last year's event here: [https://lnkd.in/evAPTBkf] 📅 Dates: 22 - 26 October 2023 📍 Location: Army Reserve Center, Fort Story, Virginia 🔬 Theme: SOF CWMD / CBRN support to the SOF 2040 Operating Concept 🎯 Objective: The USSOCOM RDAX Dragon Spear event is a unique chance for tech developers to engage with Special Operations Forces and understand how their innovations can amplify SOF capabilities and mitigate or eliminate the gaps of the future. We're fostering a synergy between the Government, academia, and industry to pinpoint and assess future tech prospects early and provide meaningful feedback to development efforts! 💼 Focus Areas: -Human-machine teaming -Recon & surveillance systems -Unmanned systems for CBRN detection -CBRN medical countermeasures -Subterranean, urban, night, and maritime environments -Decontamination efficiency -CBRN sample processing and transfer -CBRN intelligence exploitation -Mobility of CBRN casualties 📈 Tech Areas To Explore: -Equipment decontamination -Personal protective tech -Chemical / Biological Warfare Agent detection and identification -Radiation detection, ID, and mapping -CBRN medical diagnostic tools -Augmented & Virtual Reality solutions in CBRN missions -And many more listed on SAM.gov RFI ⏰ Deadline: 08 September 2023 at 12:00 Noon EST We're seeking pioneering solutions and ideas from tech enthusiasts and experts. After reviewing nominations, selected candidates will get an opportunity to demo their tech during RDAX Dragon Spear. 🔗Register Here: [https://lnkd.in/ew9frqVg] 🔗AFTER REGISTERING Submit Vulcan Tech Scout Cards here: [https://lnkd.in/e6NCnnBw] Join us in revolutionizing SOF capabilities and making a difference in the future force! #RDAX #DRAGONSPEAR #USSOCOM #SOF #CWMD #CBRN #CBRNE

The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Office seeks to assess the availability of commercial off the shelf, production ready, cost-effective Company Level Small UAS candidates for a follow-on demonstration. Systems may also fulfill a Directed Requirement initiative or future Urgent Capability Acquisition. The Project Office will assess submitted responses to identify currently available solutions and may invite select vendors to demonstrate capabilities. The eligible UAS must be 2020 NDAA Sec 848 and 2023 NDAA Sec 817 compliant or demonstrate a path to compliance.  Click the link below for more information. ASA(ALT) | PEO Aviation | #ArmyAviation #UAS #ArmyAcquisition #ContinuousTransformation

Space Situational Awareness Environmental Monitoring (SSAEM) Sensor Integration and Support - Sources Sought https://lnkd.in/eq-qZpam

🌟 Exciting News from 5G-EPICENTRE! 🌟 This week, we are thrilled to unveil another two groundbreaking applications powered by the 5G-EPICENTRE network: Multi-agency and multi-deployment mission-critical communication Network Applications: This solution encompasses two interrelated Network Applications, the Full MCX Server Network Application and the MCX Dispatcher Network Application. It offers comprehensive elements for MCX (MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData), facilitating the creation and provision of campaigns and workgroups. - https://lnkd.in/dxpGKUVg Ultra-reliable Drone Navigation and Remote Control Network Application: This application addresses stability, availability, and ultra-reliability challenges. It experiments with various methods for drone control, mainly focusing on network overload situations. Utilizing Bandwidth-optimized communication protocols in the mobile network ensures ultra-reliability and prioritized data links for drone use. - https://lnkd.in/d277ZrmR For more info, visit : https://lnkd.in/dYNwqH3e

This is a shot in the dark... I'm hoping my network might know a prime with this customer (NAVAIR NAWC WD) or a prime going after this work. I'm interested in connecting related to this effort. This effort is to provide research, development, testing and evaluation (RDTE), technical assistance and systems engineering in the development, testing, and fielding of future Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISRT) systems. The range of support provided will extend the evaluation and analysis of alternatives (AoAs) and initial engineering design, to operational deployment of systems that provide image intelligence (IMINT), communications intelligence (COMINT), signal intelligence (SIGINT), and/or measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT) capabilities and services to the warfighter. https://lnkd.in/eP-n3yVm

NOAA/OMAO - Uncrewed Systems Operations Center - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division (UASD) Platform Requirement The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipates award of a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle to at least two (2) capable vendors, with a five (5) year ordering period from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2028. Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders are anticipated to be solicited and awarded under the resulting vehicle. This announcement will close at 11:00 AM, ET on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Questions pertaining to this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Peters and Jana Kolb via email at Jennifer.Peters@noaa.gov and Jana.Kolb@noaa.gov by no later than 10:00 AM, ET on Monday, July 31, 2023. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Quotes may be submitted via electronic means (email) to Jennifer.Peters@noaa.gov and Jana.Kolb@noaa.gov by the date and time listed above. https://lnkd.in/exuRrsDi

Defense Industry Base/Army Opportunity: Below is a Request For White Papers opportunity. The Government is requesting interested sources to provide white papers which demonstrate capability to meet the some Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) requirements. White Paper responses are due to the government NLT 1630 on 1 December 2023. 1. What communication (Wi-Fi/Satellite Communications (SATCOM)/radio) technologies and power (onboard / smart) technologies are available to increase command post dispersion? - On the Move (OTM) Wireless Line of Sight (LOS) technologies at preferred ranges at or greater than 300 meters to interconnect vehicles. Please identify throughput and range of wireless technologies proposed including max number of vehicles (network nodes) the proposed wireless technology can support. CPI2 is looking for wireless technologies that can support greater than 200MB and can support up to 30 separate nodes and mesh technologies is preferred. Identify spectrum and signature concerns and process on getting spectrum access to commercial frequencies. Other concerns are potential degradation of signal when command post vehicles are in dense foliage. All equipment proposed or suggested shall fit on the Stryker, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as well as S788, M1087 and S280 vehicles and shelters. - OTM SATCOM technologies to increase command posts survivability and dispersion by operating OTM and facilitating expeditionary network capability. - Within your architecture, the system should provide Secure But Unclassified-Encrypted (SBU-E) or equivalent encryption technologies, capable of operating over tactical Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) with throughput equal or greater than 300MB.  - Options for automated Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) technologies - Conferencing and other communication capabilities. - Proposed system shall be built into a transit case system that is modular, scalable System shall be able to be removed easily out of a vehicle and put into another vehicle or a building or tent. - Are proposed systems already in use by US government and can systems be procured via Government Wide Acquisition Contract and/or commercially, please provide details. 2. Vehicle on the move power 15-20 kWh generation to use on the S788, M1087 and S280 vehicles and shelters. #army #defenseindustry #defense #modernization

Small countries need to read between the lines and think about the implications. Design realistic and effective forces. Move away from “high-tech” to “right-tech.” https://lnkd.in/etyyrMNp