Request for Information (RFI): Fire Control Sensor Market Availability

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W6QK ACC-PICA

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Solicitation Number

W15QKN26X1BTJ

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Classification Code

1285

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NONE

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SourceSAM

The United States Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), located at Picatinny Arsenal, is conducting a market research initiative on behalf of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center. This Request for Information (RFI), titled "Fire Control Sensor Market Availability," seeks to identify potential sources and technologies capable of providing advanced sensor systems for Army ground combat vehicles. The primary objective is to develop a sensor solution that can simultaneously track outbound projectiles (specifically 7.62mm and .50 caliber) and detect inbound threats from small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), specifically Group 1 and Group 2 drones. The envisioned sensor system may utilize radar, Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), or other active/passive technologies. It must be adaptable for both stationary and mobile operations, and configurable for integration onto a range of Army vehicles, including the HMMWV, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Stryker, Abrams Tank, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), and Next-Generation Combat Vehicles. The solution should be small, lightweight, and cost-effective, with a maximum size of 30 inches in any dimension and a weight not exceeding 70 pounds. Key technical requirements include: - The ability to search, detect, and track multiple inbound Group 1 & 2 UAS threats while the vehicle is moving at speeds up to 35 mph, without reliance on external cues. - Simultaneous tracking of inbound UAS threats at a minimum range of 1000 meters, alongside outbound projectile tracking from onboard weapon systems. - Provision of fire-control quality data (position, velocity, and time) at an update rate greater than 5Hz, sufficient for hit-to-kill engagements, and real-time interfacing with external command and control systems. - Objective capabilities include independent threat detection, tracking of multiple threats at ranges greater than 1000 meters, and support for closed-loop fire control systems engaging up to 20 simultaneous threats. Interested parties are requested to submit a white paper, limited to 15 pages, including a one-page executive summary. Submissions should focus on systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or 6, with justification for the TRL assessment and a development path for concepts not yet at this level. The white paper should include sensor performance predictions, size, weight, power specifications, technical risk assessments, cost projections for development and production (lot of 100), and supporting data such as past test results or modeling and simulation. Information on available prototype hardware/software for near-term live-fire testing is also requested. Company details, including name, address, CAGE Code, point of contact, and business size (small/large) based on the relevant NAICS code, must be provided. Responses must be submitted within thirty calendar days from the publication date. All submissions and technical questions should be directed via email to Kristina Catalano ([email protected]), with Nicole Thalmann ([email protected]) as a secondary contact. Phone inquiries will not be addressed, and the government reserves the right to share questions and answers impacting the RFI with all participants. This notice is strictly for informational and market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to contract. Participation is voluntary, and no funds are available for response preparation. The subject matter may be considered "critical technology" and is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 1285 (Fire Control Radar and Equipment), with no set-aside requirements. The contracting entity is W6QK ACC-PICA, a federal office under the Department of Defense, Department of the Army. The opportunity remains active, and further details can be found at the official SAM.gov listing: https://sam.gov/opp/e159eca7ad6845989cda98da61b7926a/view. Contractors with relevant capabilities in sensor development, integration, and fire control systems for military applications are encouraged to review the technical requirements and consider submitting a response to this RFI.