NSAC Call For White Papers

The National Small Arms Center (NSAC) is conducting its annual call for White Papers, with the submission window open from August 31, 2007, to October 4, 2007. The process aims to foster innovation within the National Small Arms commodity base by integrating the latest technological advancements into close combat weapon systems. Detailed requirements, formatting guidelines, and restrictions for submissions are available on the NSAC website. Only members of the National Small Arms Technology Consortium (NSATC), the NSAC’s Industry/Academe partnership with an international membership, are eligible to submit White Papers. Prospective members can obtain membership information through the NSAC website or by contacting the NSATC Executive Director. The NSAC and NSATC collaborate closely with the U.S. Army Armaments Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Interested parties are directed to send questions and White Paper submissions to Frank P. Puzycki, Research Program Director at ARDEC. The initiative underscores the Department of Defense's commitment to leveraging academic and industry partnerships to ensure continuous technological advancement in small arms systems. This solicitation, under the title "NSAC Call For White Papers" with solicitation number USA-SNOTE-070830-003, is managed by the W6QK Acc-pica office located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.