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NSWCDD RFI UAV TECH CAPABILITIES/PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING

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N0017824Q4402Federal

Submission Closed04/16/2024, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

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Place of Performance

Dahlgren, VA, USA

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RFI N00178-24-Q-4402: UAV Tech Capabilities, Production, and Manufacturing

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 18

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Notice updatedMar 27

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Response DeadlineApr 16

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04/16/2024, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

Office AddressDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

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Carmell Beard

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Amy T. Richards

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).The purpose of this RFI is to improve the Navy's understanding of industry's capabilities and other market research pertaining to the production, manufacturing, and fielding of unmanned aerial vehicular systems. NSWCDD is specifically interested in technology that may fall into one or more of the following categories: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of take-off and landing from a ship, with or without special equipment. Payloads that have been integrated into/onto UAVs. Sensors that have been integrated into/onto UAVs. Software and data integration of UAVs. Stowage container. The Navy is seeking information to include industry's technical capabilities, manufacturing capacities, supply chain partnerships, and current and planned investments as it pertains to the above categories.

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