Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) Ground Based Low Collateral Effects

March 5, 2021

Category	Opportunity
DoD Communities of Interest	Unmanned Systems
Subject	Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) Ground Based Low Collateral Effects
Due Date	Mar 13, 2021 04:00 pm EST
Government Organization	Army Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO)
Description The Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) is seeking information regarding the current capabilities of industry for ground based C-sUAS for low collateral effects. This is only a request for white papers at this time to identify the state of industry to inform the JCO and future requirement documents across the Department of Defense. There are no planned procurements of equipment at this time. The JCO is interested in ground based C-sUAS capability for low collateral effects. This is defined as a system that emits fires or projects a C-sUAS effect from the ground. Low collateral effects will be assessed by the ability to utilize the advertised solution in an in an environment sensitive to injury or harm inflicted on something other than the intended target. For example, low collateral effects are required in the continental U.S. due to laws and regulations. Specific, but not limited, uses would include defeating small UAS in open environments or situations where the rules of engagement require low collateral effectors only. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This request shall not be construed as a solicitation announcement, invitation for bids, request for proposals, request for quotes, or an indication that the government will contract for the items contained in this notice. Interested contractors are invited to provide responses to the RFI. Both large and small businesses, as well as academic institutions, are encouraged to respond. The information provided may be used by the Department of Defense (DoD) in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/performance work statements, and/or statement of objectives. Interested parties are responsible to adequately mark proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response accordingly. The government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with the submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to the interested parties for responses. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Interested parties must submit a White Paper as detailed at this link: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/c0a6da68b8694f6faf899ea1ed61b099/view
Website	https://beta.sam.gov/opp/c0a6da68b8694f6faf899ea1ed61b099/view