NASC OTA #N00019-26-9-0004

USMC Solicitation for Prototype Unmanned Tactical Aircraft Platform

The United States Marine Corps Headquarters (HQMC) is seeking innovative solutions for a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) platform. - Government Buyer: - United States Marine Corps Headquarters (HQMC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Anduril Industries, Inc. (mentioned as an example; opportunity is open to other OEMs) - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype unmanned tactical aircraft platform - Must feature electronic attack (EA) capabilities - Capable of launching and recovering from short-field expeditionary runways - Operable via ground control station or manned aircraft - Prototype demonstration required within 3-6 months of award - Production Plan to mature prototype to production representative platform - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rapid demonstration timeline (3-6 months post-award) - Solution must enhance survivability and lethality of 5th Generation Aircraft - Competitive procurement; open to all qualified vendors - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Multi-stage process: white paper submission, solution selection, proposal requests, and final award

Description

USMC Headquarters (HQMC) requires a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) platform to improve survivability and lethality of 5th Generation Aircraft. The project aims to develop a prototype unmanned tactical aircraft with electronic attack capabilities, controlled by a ground control station and/or manned aircraft, capable of launching and recovering from a short-field expeditionary runway. The prototype is expected to be demonstrated within 3-6 months of award, with a Production Plan to mature it to a production representative platform.

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