Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 06

The Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) program is a Department of the Air Force initiative managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee effort focuses on the development of Air-to-Air Combat Identification, spanning Technology Readiness Levels 3 through 7. The program encompasses modeling, simulation, analysis, technology development, integration, and test and evaluation, with an estimated total program cost of 95 million dollars. The overarching goal is to advance automated target recognition capabilities through a series of calls for white papers and proposals extending through March 14, 2030. The contract structure includes multiple line items for research and development, hardware, and computer software deliverables, with specific requirements for scientific and technical reports and contract funds status reports. Contractors must adhere to strict security protocols, including the submission of security program questionnaires and compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information and DD Form 2345 certification requirements. Administrative oversight includes rigorous standards for key personnel qualifications, patent rights reporting, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement provisions under NAICS code 541715.