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Title: Partnership Opportunity for Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems
Sol. #: 16_455
Agency: Department of Energy Office: Sandia Corp. (DOE Contractor)
Location: Sandia National Laboratories
Posted On: Mar 01, 2016 11:58 am
Base Type: Special Notice
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/SNL/SN/16_455/listing.html
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has an ongoing effort to objectively test and evaluate (T&E) counter unmanned aerial system (CUAS) technologies for use in physical security systems. SNL is seeking CUAS vendors to loan their equipment for T&E against baseline parameters. The testing goal is to determine potential suitability for CUAS use at various security installations and, to a limited extent, assist vendors in determining their system’s capabilities and limitations.
Opportunity Description
SNL is seeking vendors to loan their CUAS equipment for T&E purposes. The near-term objective is to investigate CUAS features and limitations with the goal of determining suitability and readiness for potential deployment at various sites. CUASs that are eligible for T&E consideration must meet the baseline parameters and criteria listed below and in Appendix A. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used for testing will have similar characteristics to that of Department of Defense (DoD) UAS Groups 1 and 2. Per DoD, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction, Groups 1 and 2 are defined as follows:
· Group 1 UA. Typically weighs less than 20 pounds. It normally operates VFR in Class E, G, and Restricted or Uncontrolled airspace below 1,200 feet AGL at speeds less than 100 knots under a JMQ A mission. The JUMTS for Group 1 UAS is BUQ I and JMQ A.
· Group 2 UA. Typically weighs 21–55 pounds. It normally operates VFR in Class D, E, G, and Restricted airspace below 3,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots under a JMQ A mission. The JUMTS for Group 2 UAS is BUQ II and JMQ A.
CUAS performance will be evaluated in the following areas: detection, target assessment, tracking, and neutralization. Down-selected CUASs from qualified respondents will have an opportunity to undergo T&E by SNL. These vendors must provide SNL with a technology briefing within 2 weeks once selected. Systems that perform well will have the further potential to be procured and
deployed into security applications. Some data may be provided to the vendor. Non-disclosure agreements may be established, if required.
deployed into security applications. Some data may be provided to the vendor. Non-disclosure agreements may be established, if required.
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