Request for Information: DRIVE-BY-WIRE APPLIQUE KITS FOR EXISTING ARMY PLATFORMS

The U.S. Army is seeking information on drive-by-wire (DBW) kits that can be integrated onto existing ground, air, and maritime platforms within its inventory to assess the feasibility and performance of automated control systems across various operational speeds. This Request for Information, identified as PANDTA-26-P-0000037336, is issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of W6QK Acc- Dta located in Warren, Michigan, with the goal of informing future acquisition strategies by understanding current industry capabilities. Responses are due by July 24, 2026, and the NAICS code 488999 indicates this concern falls under miscellaneous transportation support activities. The Army is particularly interested in determining the speed ranges at which DBW systems can reliably operate on its platforms, with the intent to enhance autonomy and reduce human workload in tactical environments. Interested parties are encouraged to submit technical and operational details regarding DBW applique kits, including compatibility with existing vehicle architectures, integration timelines, and performance metrics under real-world conditions. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Alessandro V. Padro, with Sandra Wiegand serving as the secondary contact, both reachable via Army email addresses. The solicitation is classified as a sources sought notice, meaning no contract award is anticipated at this time, and all submissions will be used solely for planning and market research purposes. The effort supports broader modernization goals of the Army by exploring technologies that enable unmanned or reduced-crew operations across multiple domains.