A -- Future Combat Systems: Sensors

The Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) Lead Systems Integrator is seeking subcontractors with specialized expertise in a wide range of sensor technologies, including optical, infrared, radar (SAR/GMTI), acoustic, chemical, biological, nuclear, SIGINT, COMINT, emitter mapping, laser range finding and designation, mine detection, optical augmentation, aided target recognition, and see-through-wall/ultrawideband systems. Interested companies with relevant capabilities are invited to submit their company name, address, and pertinent information related to these sensor technologies via the FCS website by February 3, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. PST. The solicitation stresses that proprietary or confidential information should not be included in submissions. This request is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), part of the Department of Defense, with the office located in Arlington, VA. The purpose is to identify qualified subcontractors to support the integration of advanced sensor technologies into the broader Future Combat Systems initiative. The solicitation is referenced as SN03-08 and further details can be accessed on the official government contracting website. The effort underscores the military’s focus on incorporating diverse, cutting-edge sensors to enhance situational awareness, target acquisition, and detection capabilities across various operational environments.