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Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft (FUA) Prototype Flight Demonstration

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W15QKN-16-Z-01HEFederal

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The contract pertains to the planning phase for a future project related to the Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft (FUA) Prototype Flight Demonstration, with no current award to be made from this announcement. The Government intends to issue a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) for the execution of project awards supporting aviation initiative research areas, specifically leveraging the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC), which formed following the Vertical Lift Initiative Industry Day in 2009. The objective of the FUA effort is to integrate a mission equipment package onto a commercial derivative aircraft platform and demonstrate a flying prototype that meets established mission system requirements. This demonstration will serve to evaluate technical viability, production feasibility, and potential military applications. The solicitation, identified by number W15QKN-16-Z-01HE and posted on February 6, 2018, will be managed through the Vertical Lift Consortium’s Administrative Agent, Advanced Technology International (ATI), which will distribute the Request for Project Proposals to consortium members. The Department of Defense office responsible for the contract is based at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Interested parties or those seeking more information on the consortium and membership eligibility can refer to the Vertical Lift Consortium’s website. The designated point of contact is Ryan Lovelace, reachable via email or phone, to provide further assistance related to the planning announcement.

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Planning phase for Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft prototype, no award; future proposal via Vertical Lift Consortium.

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

Place of Performance

NJ

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica
Contacts1 person available
OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA
Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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This is not a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) and/or Task Request (TR), but for planning purposes only. A project award will not be awarded from this announcement. The Government intends to announce a Request for Prototype Proposal for execution of project award(s) in support of Aviation Initiative related research areas. The purpose of this announcement is to provide members of the Vertical Lift Consortium, and industry in general, advanced notification of Government's intent. As a result of the Vertical Lift Initiative Industry Day in May 2009, one (1) consortium formed, the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC). It is the intent of the Government to make award(s) to Vertical Lift Consortium member(s) as a result of RPP 04. The anticipated effort is entitled: Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft (FUA) Prototype Flight Demonstration: FUA seeks to integrate a Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft Mission Equipment Package (MEP) onto a Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) platform and demonstrate a flying prototype that meets mission system requirements. The Government will select viable vendors to enter the prototype demonstration phase. The FUA Prototype will be leveraged to evaluate/demonstrate technical requirements, production feasibility, and military application. The Request for Project Proposals (W15QKN-16-9-1001-RPP04) will be issued to the Vertical Lift Consortium's Administrative Agent, Advanced Technology International (ATI), who will then issue the request to the Consortium. For information on the Vertical Lift Consortium and / or how to become a member, visit http://www.verticalliftconsortium.org.

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