DIU CSO #PROJ00669

Solicitation for Advanced Counter-UAS Weapon System Enhancements and Integration

This opportunity seeks advanced solutions to enhance the Department of War's integrated weapons and fire control systems for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) missions. - Government Buyer: - Department of War (DoW) - Products/Services Requested: - Integration of Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) into Remote Weapon Systems (RWS), such as the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) - Requirements: Passive detection, classification, ranging, and tracking of UAS targets; seamless integration; open system architecture - Acquisition or substantial modification of RWS and small arms for C-UAS capability in land and maritime environments - Requirements: Multi-target engagement, full range of motion, adaptable to various platforms - Modification of small arms for dismounted C-UAS defeat - Requirements: Advanced fire control, projectile guidance, compatibility with legacy small arms - Integration and improvement of sensor, fire control, and weapon systems networking - Requirements: Secure, TAK-compatible wireless edge network architectures; improved data integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must specify which solicitation parts their solution addresses - Compliance with DoD AI Ethical Principles is mandatory - Open system architecture and demonstration of IP ownership or licensing required - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - On-base system testing, demonstration, and evaluation period at a U.S. military base

Description

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking innovative technologies to enhance the lethality of integrated weapons and fire control systems, focusing on improving Remote Weapons Systems (RWS) effectiveness against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the Counter-UAS mission. The solicitation is divided into four parts: Part One targets integration of Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) into existing RWS; Part Two aims to acquire or modify RWS and small arms for enhanced C-UAS capability; Part Three focuses on modifying small arms for dismounted C-UAS defeat; and Part Four seeks to improve integration and networking of sensor, fire control, and weapon systems. Vendors must specify which parts their solutions address and comply with DoD AI Ethical Principles, open system architecture, and intellectual property requirements.

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