Opportunity
NASC OTA #N00019-24-9-0008
USMC Awards Rapid Prototype for Aerial Logistics Connector to Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
Buyer
U.S. Marine Corps
Posted
September 14, 2023
Respond By
September 21, 2023
Identifier
N00019-24-9-0008
NAICS
541715, 336411
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), under the Department of Defense, has awarded a contract to Airbus U.S. Space & Defense for the Logistics Connector Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Prototype project. - Government Buyer: - United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense - OEM/Vendor: - Airbus U.S. Space & Defense (only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and demonstration of aerial distribution platforms for responsive, precision resupply to widely distributed USMC forces - Supports Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Stand-in-Force (SiF) concepts - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities detailed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on rapid prototyping and innovative logistics solutions - Addresses operational limitations and threats of traditional ground-based resupply by enabling aerial resupply capabilities - Emphasis on supporting advanced operational concepts for distributed forces - Estimated contract value: $5,195,691.95
Description
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking a material solution to enable aerial distribution platforms for responsive, precision resupply to widely distributed forces, supporting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and Stand-in-Force (SiF) concepts. This effort addresses the limitations and threats associated with traditional ground-based logistic resupply methods. The project involves a rapid prototype acquisition to develop and demonstrate this capability. The solicitation progressed from a request for white papers to a final award to Airbus U. S. Space & Defense.