The Army Applications Lab is interested in technologies to protect armored vehicles (like M1 Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles) from self-detonating small unmanned aerial systems.

Problem

Recent conflicts have demonstrated the effectiveness of self-detonating small unmanned aerial systems against armored vehicles. These sUAS can also carry munitions, grenades, and chemical materials, and pose a significant threat across multiple U.S. Combatant Commands.

Opportunity

The AAL is interested in technologies to protect armored vehicles from these sUAS threats. The capability should be cost effective and easily deployable without opening armored vehicle hatches. The Army anticipates awarding one or more contracts for a 6 to 18-month period of performance. Funding could be up to $1 million. Objectives include:

• Effectiveness — High probability of neutralization/defeat

• Low Interference — Does not interfere with the vehicle’s organic systems (e.g. movement, weapons, turret, antennas, etc.)

• Egress — Does not prevent standard vehicle operations to include crew egress from the vehicle hatch

• Impact — Minimizes impact on platform weight, power, and workload of the crew

• Intergration — Achieves full interoperability with existing command and control systems

Submissions

The AAL is seeking white papers on the topic of “C-sUAS Layered Protection System”; a limited number of companies that submit white papers may be selected to submit a full proposal.

Deadline

Submission opening is July 6.

Next Steps / More Information

White papers should be submitted to clps@aal.mil with the subject line, “CLPS Special Notice.”

Difficulty Level

Low. Instructions and evaluation criteria are available.

Questions

If you have questions about submissions, try Major Colby Burkhart, Project Manager, colby.m.burkhart.mil@army.mil. Or contact Scott Cohen of The CET Sandbox at scott@cetsandbox.com.