Request for White Papers - Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (O-CsUAS) Dismounted Sensors

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking white papers from qualified respondents to develop a sensor system capable of providing self-defense for dismounted Marines against small unmanned aircraft systems, known as the Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (O-CsUAS) Dismounted Sensor System. This initiative is open to contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with active status and no exclusions, as failure to maintain SAM registration renders an offeror ineligible for award. Access to the solicitation documents requires submission of the company’s CAGE Code through the PIEE Solicitation Module, with U.S. citizens receiving documents by the close of business the day after verification, while foreign entities must undergo a formal foreign disclosure process and provide their CAGE Code, country of origin, and specific document requests via email. All interested parties must register via PIEE and adhere to the updated enclosures, with the most recent revisions posted on July 15, 2026, highlighting changes to Section 2 in red text. The solicitation, numbered M67854-26-R-0131 under NAICS code 541715, has a firm deadline of July 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses to be submitted through the designated portal. The primary points of contact for inquiries are Ms. Katherine Presutto, Contract Specialist, and Ms. Stasia Baker, Contracting Officer, both of whom can be reached via email and must be referenced by the Notice ID in all correspondence. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the office located in Quantico, Virginia, and no set-aside designation is applied, meaning all eligible domestic and foreign entities may respond provided they meet the access and eligibility criteria. Technical submissions must address the defensive capability against dismounted threats from small UAS, and respondents are encouraged to align their proposals with the latest version of the enclosures, which have been updated to reflect clarified requirements and technical specifications. Participation requires strict compliance with federal acquisition protocols, including data handling procedures for Controlled Unclassified Information, and all materials must be secured and transmitted in accordance with government security guidelines.