The US Army Contracting Command is conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest and industry technologies available to support/provide counter-small uncrewed aerial systems (C-sUAS) technology.
“The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materialises,” the sources sought notice reads. “Based on the responses to this source sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered.”
The Army requires four thousand one hundred and forty-five C-sUAS for this requirement, which it states should be exportable for use in Taiwan.
Technical characteristics required are as follows:
- Used to detect, track and identify (DTI) small, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
- Drone detection unit designed specifically for sUAS (Group 1, 2 and 3)
- Classification in real-time (< 1 sec) of drone threats operating in the ISM Frequency Spectrum(s)
- Drone threat detection of 2+ miles range
- Handheld display unit with “online” (network connected) and “offline” map display
- Ability to create a user-defined “tripwire” drone warning area on Map Display to alert operator to incursions
- Display of drone threat information (Identification, Serial Number, Position, Speed and Altitude)
- Allows operator to “tag” drones identified as friendly (“White”) or Foe (“Black”)
- Identifies position of initiator (remote controller)
- Geolocation accuracy (position) ~10-20 meters
- Detection Speed: <1 sec
- Detection Direction: 360 degrees
- Realtime Detection Speed: > 10
- Drone Tracking Capability: 5
- Battery Life: > 4 Hours
- Water/Dust Resistance Rating: 1P65 or better
- All components are single soldier portable
- Not manufactured in China
For more information
US Army Sources Sought notice at SAM.gov
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