Counter-uncrewed Experimentation and Advanced Development (CEAD) System Integration with Command and Control (C2)

Special Notice N0016424SNB27

Agency:  Department of the Navy

Office:  Naval Sea Systems Command

Location:  Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division

NAICS Code:  541330 – Engineering Services

Anticipated RFS Release Date:  31 January 2024

Request for Solutions:

Counter-uncrewed Experimentation and Advanced Development (CEAD) System Integration with Command and Control (C2)

1.  PURPOSE

This special notice is to inform vendors of an upcoming Request for Solutions (RFS). The purpose of this RFS is to solicit innovative proposals for addressing the challenge of countering multiple cross-domain Uncrewed Systems (UXS) that could be employed in coordinated attacks. The Government is seeking solutions capable of integrating information from undersea, maritime surface, ground, and air domains to effectively detect, identify, track, and mitigate multiple UXS. The Government will evaluate the solutions with the intent of awarding a Project Order under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

1. 1. EMC2

Vendors interested in responding to this RFS must be members of the (EMC2). Interested parties should visit emccrane.org for membership information. This project will be managed by a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Project Manager. The RFS is anticipated to be released via the weblink listed above for EMC2 on or around 31 January 2024.
 

1. 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

This project aims to respond to the challenge of countering multiple cross-domain Uncrewed Systems (UXS) deployed in coordinated attacks. Previous UXS development efforts have often been directed towards specific threats without adequately considering technological advancements, environmental factors, or the complexity of engaging multiple targets concurrently. Leveraging insights from previously funded Counter-Uncrewed Systems (C-UXS) events, the project seeks to assess force protection needs for fixed site installations, identify vulnerabilities in existing C-UXS systems, analyze UXS threat kill-chains and capabilities, and provide practical data on various tactics and technologies. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of cross-domain UXS threats, the project aims to equip force protection and physical security forces with a range of tools and strategies to counter the rapidly evolving UXS threat.

All interested parties should visit the EMC2 website at https://emccrane.org/ to become a member of the consortium to view the upcoming RFS on or around 31 January 2024. The RFS will not be available for viewing until or around 31 January 2024.

In addition to this Special Notice on SAM.gov, the EMC2 consortium manager will notify all consortium members of the upcoming RFS on or around the same time this notice is published to SAM.gov.

Contracting Office Address:

300 Hwy 361
Crane, IN 47522
United States

Primary Point of Contact.:

Mark Dravet

mark.v.dravetciv@us.navy.mil

Phone: 812-381-7085

Secondary Point of Contact:

Sydney Wittmann

sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil

Phone: 812-381-0990