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This subcontract focuses on the development and integration of collaborative search behavior for prime contractors supporting USSOCOM PEO Fixed Wing projects. The primary objective is to implement path planning, routing, and behavior control for multi-vehicle sUAS swarms, ensuring the system can effectively manage environmental constraints and team attrition. The final solution must be delivered as an integrated FANTOM Extension, provided as a containerized service integrated via the FANTOM SDK. Technical requirements specify that the solution must reach a Technology Readiness Level of 6 or higher and maintain strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 compliance standards. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715 and is managed through the Department of Defense for the US Special Operations Command.

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Subcontract for USSOCOM sUAS swarm search behavior development and FANTOM SDK integration.

Agency

Department Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of evt_369.

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PEO-FW FANTOM Behavior Integration (A2E)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

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Develops and integrates a collaborative search behavior for prime contractors on USSOCOM PEO Fixed Wing projects. Implements path planning, routing, and behavior control for multi-vehicle sUAS swarms, accounting for environmental constraints and team attrition. Solution must be a containerized service integrated via the FANTOM SDK. Requires TRL6+ maturity and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Delivers an integrated FANTOM Extension.

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