SAM #RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-003

Army Request for Whitepapers: Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project via DoW Drone OTA Consortium

This opportunity is a request from the Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) for whitepapers from approved members of the Department of War (DoW) Drone OTA Consortium for the Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project. - Solicitation seeks innovative, off-the-shelf Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) systems, sub-components, and software. - Intended for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production. - Only current, approved consortium members with a Vendor Application, Consortium Vendor Agreement, and active SAM.gov and WAWF registrations are eligible. - Strict compliance required with NIST SP 800-171 (CUI protection), ITAR/EAR export controls, and NDAA Section 848 (FY 2020) and Section 817 (FY 2023). - Attachments include revised Request for Whitepapers, Go/No-Go Evaluation Criteria, Reference Documents, and Acronyms; some requirements documents are available upon request via DoD SAFE. - Submission email for whitepapers is BrigadeUAS@army.mil. - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product line items are named; eligible participants must be consortium members. - Evaluation criteria and detailed requirements are provided in attachments for consortium members.

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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