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Intent to Announce Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) or Task Requests (TR) under the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC) OTA

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The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, representing the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, has established an Other Transaction Agreement with the Vertical Lift Consortium to facilitate prototype projects focused on aviation technologies. This Special Notice serves to inform interested parties about opportunities under Section 815 for developing and maturing technologies related to areas such as rotorcraft aeromechanics, structures, vehicle management, subsystems, transmissions, drives, engines, power sources, survivability, human system interfaces, avionics, communications, autonomy, flight operations, and sustainment. The consortium enables collaboration with members from academia, the defense industrial base, and emerging non-traditional contractors, encouraging broad participation in federally funded research and development efforts. Only active members of the Vertical Lift Consortium in good standing may submit proposals or whitepapers in response to any future Requests for Prototype Proposals or Task Requests. The VLC maintains an open membership system with low barriers to entry, and any issued solicitations will specify if a follow-on production contract or transaction is intended. The contracting office, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, provides a point of contact for inquiries, ensuring transparency and support for potential participants. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation but rather sets the stage for forthcoming competitive opportunities under this innovative prototype agreement framework.

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Army contract enables Vertical Lift Consortium to develop advanced aviation technology prototypes collaboratively.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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54171

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NJ

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica
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OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA
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Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA
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Please note that this Special Notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. This is not a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) or Task Request (TR). This is a Special Notice to advise interested parties of opportunities under a Section 815 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototype Projects under 10 U.S.C. 2371b. The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) has established an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC) for use by agencies that have a need to prototype new technologies related to Aviation technologies. The Government is seeking prototype projects designed to enhance mission effectiveness and to develop and mature technologies in the field of aviation technologies. Specifically, Aeromechanics Rotorcraft Structures Vehicle Management Systems Rotorcraft Subsystems Transmissions and Drives Systems Engines and Motors Other Power Sources & Electrical Survivability Human Systems Interfaces (HSI) Engagement and Effects Avionics and Networks Communications Demonstration & Prototype Flight Testing Autonomy & Teaming Flight Operations Operations Support and Sustainment Effectiveness Analysis Aerial Systems Concept Designs & Analysis Systems Only members of the VLC in good standing are permitted to submit proposals or whitepapers in response to a RPP or TR. The VLC is an open consortium with a low barrier for membership. Any issued Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) will clearly indicate whether a follow-on production contract or transaction is contemplated. Interested parties can be directed to http://www.verticalliftconsortium.org to obtain membership information. Companies that are part of the Academia, US Defense Industrial base as well as new and emerging non-traditional defense contractors and are encourage to join the VLC and participate in Federally-funded R&D projects. Any questions should be addressed to the ATI at vlc@ati.org.

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