Opportunity
NASC OTA #N00421-22-9-0014
Award for Motion Platform Aerial Sensor System (MPASS) Development and Testing
Buyer
Fort Detrick
Posted
August 22, 2022
Identifier
N00421-22-9-0014
NAICS
334511, 336419, 336414
This award focuses on the development and testing of a Motion Platform Aerial Sensor System (MPASS) to emulate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) behavior for control system development and risk reduction testing. - Government Buyer: - The specific agency is not named, but the project is associated with the Ship Motion Platform (SMP) program. - OEMs and Vendors: - Spidercam US, Inc. is the sole vendor and OEM mentioned. - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a method to emulate UAS behavior using the Ship Motion Platform (SMP) - Utilization of the SMP, recently upgraded with a superstructure to replicate a ship's deck for UAS operation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emulation of UAS behavior for advanced control system development - Risk reduction testing using a ship deck-replicating platform - No specific part numbers or product quantities are provided in the available information.
Description
This project involves the development of a method to emulate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) behavior for control system development and risk reduction testing. It utilizes the Ship Motion Platform (SMP), which simulates various sea-states and ship types, recently upgraded to replicate a ship's deck for UAS operation. The project was awarded to Spidercam US, Inc. with an award amount of $712,330. Key milestones included requests for white papers and proposals, culminating in the award in August 2022.