SAM #RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-003

Army Request for Whitepapers: BDE UAS Prototype Project via DoW Drone OTA Consortium

This opportunity is a Request for Whitepapers from the Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) for the Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project, issued through the Department of War (DoW) Drone OTA Consortium. - Only current, approved members of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium may submit whitepapers - Must have an acknowledged Vendor Application, fully executed Consortium Vendor Agreement, and active SAM.gov and WAWF registrations - Seeking innovative, off-the-shelf Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) systems, sub-components, and software - Solutions must be ready for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production - Strict compliance required with: - NIST SP 800-171 for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection - ITAR/EAR export controls - NDAA Section 848 (FY 2020) and Section 817 (FY 2023) - Attachments provide detailed system characteristics, requirements, evaluation criteria, acronyms, and reference documents - Attachments 2 and 3 (System Characteristics and Objective Requirements) available only via DoD SAFE upon request - Submission instructions and contact information updated in recent notices - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named; eligibility is limited to consortium members - No product or service line items are specified in the attachments

Description

1. Synopsis & Purpose

The Uncrewed Aircraft System Program Management Office is releasing this Request for Whitepapers (RFW) in support of the BDE UAS Prototype Project. The goal of this project is to identify innovative, off-the-shelf, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) systems, sub-components, and software ready for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production.

This RFW leverages the agile Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium framework to bypass traditional, lengthy acquisition cycles, ensuring that these advanced technologies reach the warfighter at the speed of relevance.

2. Eligibility Requirements (Consortium Members Only)

CRITICAL RESTRICTION: This opportunity is strictly limited to current, approved members of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium.

To be eligible for evaluation and potential subsequent award under the BDE UAS Prototype Project, prospective vendors must have already established Consortium membership, including:

An acknowledged Vendor Application. A fully executed and signed Consortium Vendor Agreement (CVA). An active SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and active WAWF registration.

Note: If you are not currently a member of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium, you may not submit a response to this RFW. Interested vendors must first apply for consortium membership by submitting an application to DMConsortium@army.mil.

3. Security & Compliance Mandates

All participating Consortium members must ensure strict compliance with federal regulations throughout the submission and performance periods:

Proper protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. Adherence to the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulation (EAR). Adherence to NDAA Section 848 (FY 2020) and Section 817 (FY 2023).

4. Accessing the Solicitation & Evaluation Criteria

The complete details, instructions, and grading standards for Phase I of this opportunity are provided in the attachments accompanying this Special Notice:

Attachment 1 – Request for Whitepapers BDE UAS Attachment 2 – System Characteristics and Requirements Attachment 3 – Objective Requirements Attachment 4 – Phase 1 Go / No-Go Evaluation Criteria Attachment 5 – Reference Documents Attachment 6 – Acronyms

Note: Upon request, Attachments 2 and 3 will be provided via the DoD SAFE Site, https://safe.apps.mil.

Consortium members must review all attachments in detail before preparing their submissions. White Paper submissions must be emailed to BrigadeUAS@army.mil. DoW Drone OT Consortium applications must be emailed to DMConsortium@army.mil in accordance with the timelines specified in Attachment 1. Additional Links:DoW Drone OTA ConsortiumDrone Marketplace

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