NASC OTA #N00019-24-9-0009

USMC Awards Rapid Prototype Contract for Aerial Logistics Resupply to Near Earth Autonomy, Inc.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC), under the Department of Defense, has awarded a contract for rapid prototyping of aerial logistics resupply platforms: - Government Buyer: - United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense - Awardee: - Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. - Project Scope: - Rapid prototyping and demonstration of aerial distribution platforms - Supports responsive, precision resupply for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Stand-in-Force (SiF) concepts - Aims to overcome limitations and threats of traditional ground-based logistics (e.g., trucks, vehicles) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and demonstration of a material solution for aerial resupply - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities identified - Unique Requirements: - Focus on rapid prototyping for operational demonstration - Emphasis on supporting distributed forces and advanced operational concepts - Place of Performance: - United States Marine Corps (federal office) - Estimated Contract Value: - $26,842,156.74

Description

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking a material solution to enable aerial distribution platforms for responsive, precision resupply in support of Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Stand-in-Force (SiF) concepts. This effort aims to overcome the limitations and threats associated with traditional ground-based logistic resupply using trucks and other vehicles. The project involves rapid prototyping to develop and demonstrate this capability. The contract has been awarded to Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. with an award amount of approximately $26.8 million.

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