A -- Organic Air Vehicle II (Prototype Class II UAV For Future Combat Systems)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Tactical Technology Office plans to issue a Request for Proposals for the Organic Air Vehicle II program, focusing on a Prototype Class II unmanned aerial vehicle intended for future combat systems. This acquisition will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 procedures, marking a shift from DARPA’s prior approach that primarily used Other Transaction Authority agreements. The solicitation, identified by Reference-Number-SN04-39 and posted on June 10, 2004, falls under the NAICS code 541990 and will be managed by DARPA's office in Arlington, Virginia. The contract aims to advance prototype development for tactical air vehicles to support future combat platforms, reflecting DARPA's commitment to pioneering defense technologies. Interested parties can reach out to Mark D. Bennington, Director, CMO, for further information. This change in acquisition strategy underscores DARPA's intention to utilize traditional procurement contracts to execute this effort, providing a structured framework for development and potential transition to operational deployment.