Special Notice for the TC 129 Enhancing Co-existence for Army Force Protection Project with the National Spectrum Consortium

The Department of Defense, through Advanced Technology International and in collaboration with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Emerging Capabilities and Prototyping and the DoD Chief Information Office, has issued a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) titled "TC 129 Enhancing Co-existence for Army Force Protection." This initiative seeks to develop an improved prototype of the AN/TPQ-50 Counter-Mortar Radar system that can effectively coexist with the AN/PRC-154(A) rifleman radio and other radios using the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), addressing key interoperability challenges to enhance force protection capabilities. The solicitation is directed at members of the National Spectrum Consortium and other qualified participants within the U.S. technology sector, with non-members required to join the NSC to participate. The contract solicitation, identified by number W15QKN-16-Z-070K and posted on July 13, 2016, falls under NAICS code 541330, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. The office managing this effort is located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Interested parties can access complete details and submit inquiries through the National Spectrum Consortium website, with Kristen Kachur serving as the primary point of contact for any questions related to the RPP. This project emphasizes collaboration within the defense technology community to advance radar system capabilities that improve battlefield communication and protection for Army forces.