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AOI XII: Subsea & Seabed Warfare

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The SOF RACER initiative, specifically under AOI XII: Subsea and Seabed Warfare, is a forecast effort managed by the US Special Operations Command through SOF AT&T. This area of interest is dedicated to the development and implementation of advanced capabilities designed to ensure dominance within subsea and seabed domains, particularly when operating in highly contested environments. The primary technical focus of this effort involves the creation of sophisticated technologies for underwater sensing, communication, navigation, and effects delivery. Classified under NAICS code 334511, the program seeks to leverage cutting-edge innovations to enhance operational effectiveness and strategic superiority in underwater warfare.

General Info

USSOCOM seeks advanced subsea sensing, communication, and navigation technologies for underwater warfare dominance.

Agency

US Special Operations Command (ussocom) → SOF AT&L

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedSep 28

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AgencyUS Special Operations Command (ussocom) → SOF AT&L

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Organization / AgencyUS Special Operations Command (ussocom) → SOF AT&L

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SOF RACER: An area of interest focused on developing and leveraging capabilities for dominance in the subsea and seabed domains. This includes technologies for underwater sensing, communication, navigation, and effects delivery in a highly contested environment

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