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Next Generation Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Technology Demonstration (NexGen TUAS TD)

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This announcement serves purely for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for project proposals or task requests, nor will it directly result in a contract award. The Government intends to issue a Task Request for execution of a project award supporting research related to the Aviation Initiative, specifically targeting the Next Generation Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Technology Demonstration (NexGen TUAS TD). This intent follows the formation of the Vertical Lift Consortium, established after the Vertical Lift Initiative Industry Day in May 2009. The Government plans to award one task order to this consortium based on forthcoming proposals. The Task Request for Proposals will be issued under solicitation number W15QKN17Z0ACS by the Vertical Lift Consortium’s Administrative Agent, Advanced Technology International (ATI), which will distribute it within the consortium. The Department of Defense office managing this effort is located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Interested parties or those seeking to become members of the consortium are directed to visit the Vertical Lift Consortium’s website. The point of contact for this announcement is Sean P. McAvoy, who can be reached via email or phone for further information.

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Government plans task order for Next Gen Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System via Vertical Lift Consortium.

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except 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 Project Proposals and/or Task Request, but for planning purposes only. A project award will not be awarded from this announcement. The Government intends to announce a Task Request for execution of a project award 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, notification of Government intent. As a result of the Vertical Lift Initiative Industry Day in May 2009, one (1) consortium formed, the Vertical Lift Consortium. It is the intent of the Government to make one (1) award to the Vertical Lift Consortium as a result of Task Requests 03. The anticipated Research Areas for which project proposals will be sought is as follows: Next Generation Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Technology Demonstration (NexGen TUAS TD). The Task Request for Proposals (W15QKN-16-9-1001-TR03) 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 the following website: http://www.verticalliftconsortium.org/

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