Amendment 0001

Sought by this announcement are potential performers to provide novel subsystems and components in support of the GBAD DE OTM Future Naval Capability (FNC). This FNC will demonstrate a vehicle-mounted on-the-move short-range air-defense laser system to defeat Low Observable/Low Radar Cross Section (LO/LRCS) threats to a Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Shortfalls of the Marine Corps' current low-altitude air-defense program of record have been identified with the advent of new threats, specifically Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs). Threat UASs may have surveillance weapon payloads. The need for a new expeditionary mobile air-defense weapon with improved effectiveness has been identified. GBAD DE OTM will provide close-in, low-altitude, surface-to-air weapons fire in defense of MAGTF assets against LO/LRCS threats. GBAD DE OTM's mission is to prevent reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and engagement of expeditionary forces.