Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium- Request for Whitepaper – Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project

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Summary from the notice

1. Synopsis & Purpose The Uncrewed Aircraft System Program Management Office is releasing this Request for Whitepapers (RFW) in support of the BDE UAS Prototype Project. The goal of this project is to identify innovative, off-the-shelf, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) systems, sub-components, and software ready for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production. This RFW leverages the agile Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium framework to bypass traditional, lengthy acquisition cycles, ensuring that these advanced technologies reach the warfighter at the speed of relevance. 2. Eligibility Requirements (Consortium Members Only) CRITICAL RESTRICTION: This opportunity is strictly limited to current, approved members of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium. To be eligible for evaluation and potential subsequent award under the BDE UAS Prototype Project, prospective vendors must have already established Consortium membership, including: An acknowledged Vendor Application. A fully executed and signed Consortium Vendor Agreement (CVA). An active SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and active WAWF registration. Note: If you are not currently a member of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium, you may not submit a response to this RFW. Interested vendors must first apply for consortium membership by submitting an application to [email protected]. 3. Security & Complianc…