USSOCOM Technical Experimentation (TE) 15-2 Theater Special Operations

Synopsis: A. INTRODUCTION: Technical Experimentation (TE) Collaboration This Request for Information (RFI) is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit technology experimentation candidates from Research and Development (R&D) organizations, private industry, and academia for inclusion in future experimentation events coordinated by the U. S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). USSOCOM invites industry, academia, individuals, and Government labs to submit technology experimentation nominations addressing innovative technologies leading to possible Government/Industry collaboration for development of USSOCOM technology capabilities. The intent is to provide participants with the opportunity to gain Special Operations Forces (SOF) insight/perspective on participant technologies. SOF experimentation will explore emerging technologies, technical applications, and their potential to provide solutions for future SOF capabilities. This RFI is for TE 15-2: ? Date: 02 through 06 February 2015 - Theme: Signature Management and other selected technology areas - Location: Camp Blanding, Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG), FL B. OBJECTIVE: 1. Technology experimentation events provide an opportunity for technology developers to interact with operational personnel to determine how their technology development efforts and ideas may support or enhance SOF capability needs. The environment facilitates a collaborative working relationship between Government, academia, and industry to promote the identification and assessment of emerging and mature technologies. 2. The deadline for nomination package(s) is 1 December 2014 at 12:00 Noon EST. After review of the TE nomination submissions, the Government may invite select candidates to demonstrate their technologies at the USSOCOM sponsored TE event. Experiments will be conducted from 02 through 06 February 2014, at Camp Blanding, FLARNG, FL, and will explore emerging technology solutions and revolutionary improvements in relevant technologies. Materiel solutions brought to the event should be between a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 and 6. Proposed experiments may be between a half day and two days in duration and may be conducted in unimproved expeditionary-like conditions. There is no intention on the part of USSOCOM to purchase or procure equipment based solely on participation in TE. 3. Experimentation Focus: The primary intent of this event is to highlight technologies that support Comprehensive Signature Management. This is multispectral signature reduction for the individual soldier and his equipment including materials or technologies that reduce the likelihood of detection/identification/targeting of SOF operators and vehicles. **** Amended 4 November 2014 - RFI TE 15-2. SEE PACKAGE #1 WITH RFI 15-2, rev 4 November 2014 FOR COMOPLETE RFI WITH SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY AREAS SELECTED FOR THIS TE EVENT and SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS. #### PACKAGE #2 - USSOCOM TE Safety Guide PACKAGE #3 - DD Form 2977 - Risk Assessment Worksheet PACKAGE #4 - Vendor Loan Agreement ****Package 1 - The RFI was amended to add additional technology areas to explore during TE 15-2 event. See package #1 for the revised RFI, paragraph B, 4.9. Changes are highlighted in yellow. *****