SAM #W911QX26CA019

Award for R&D of Augur Shield System to Counter Frequency-Agile Drone Threats

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Adelphi has awarded a contract for advanced research and development: - Buyer: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Adelphi Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground - Awardee: XTREMIS, INC. - Project: Development of the Augur Shield system - Focused on countering frequency-agile Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Delivery of an innovative Radio Frequency (RF) DevOps pipeline - Utilizes a network of multi-domain sensors for rapid RF signature characterization - Enhances detection and response to new and unknown drone threats - Performance locations: Washington DC, Arizona, Virginia, and West Virginia - Contract value: Approximately $13 million - Period of performance: Multi-year effort with two option years - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned - Unique requirements: - Emphasis on rapid, adaptive RF threat detection - Integration of multi-domain sensor networks - Scientific research and development focus, not commercial off-the-shelf procurement

Description

The contract award, which includes two (2) option years, is for the scientific research and development of an Augur Shield system, an advanced capability for countering frequency-agile Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This effort will deliver an innovative Radio Frequency (RF) DevOps pipeline that can utilize a network of multi-domain sensors. This system will enable the rapid characterization of RF signatures from new and unknown drone threats, therefore enabling the Army to more effectively detect and respond to advanced aerial threats and enhance force protection.

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