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Low-Collateral Autonomous Interceptor Developer

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This subcontract under the Department of Defense for the AFRL RIK agency focuses on the research and development of low-cost, autonomous interceptors designed to defeat small unmanned aircraft systems. The scope of work involves the creation of Blue Force Interceptors, Low-Collateral Effect Interceptors, and Low-Collateral Defeat systems, utilizing prototyping airframes and integrated autonomous guidance and navigation systems. The primary objective is to deliver functional prototype interceptors and comprehensive flight test data to prime contractors. The project falls under NAICS code 336411 and requires personnel to possess either Secret or Top Secret security clearances. Additionally, contractors must be registered with the Defense Language Institute International Studies via DD Form 2345. This technical effort is centered on advancing counter-sUAS capabilities through the integration of advanced flight controllers and autonomous technologies.

General Info

DoD subcontract for developing low-cost autonomous interceptors to defeat small unmanned aircraft systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NY

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8750-25-S-7004.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)

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PostedAug 7

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

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Researches and develops low-cost, autonomous interceptors for sUAS defeat for prime contractors on AFRL C-sUAS projects. Develops Low-Collateral Defeat (LCD), Low-Collateral Effect Interceptors (LCEI), and Blue Force Interceptors (BFI) integrating autonomous guidance and navigation systems. Uses flight controllers and prototyping airframes. Requires Secret or Top Secret clearance and DLIS registration (DD Form 2345). Delivers prototype interceptors and flight test data.

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