AOI CUAS Detection

Area of Interest (AoI): Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Detection Agency: Department of the Army
Program: Vehicle Protection Systems (VPS)

1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (VPS): The VPS mission is to advance and deploy vehicle force protection capabilities that give Soldiers confidence to act boldly and return home safely. The VPS Product Office seeks innovative commercial solutions that advance counter-drone technology for sensing detection, recognition, and tracking. As the Army addresses the growing pacing threats posed by small unmanned aerial systems both domestically and abroad, the integration of various sensor systems will enable layered formation protections for basic defense and effectiveness of the ground combat vehicle against enemy drones. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) special posting W912CH-26-S-0001 at ACC-DTA Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions opening (CSO) for complete details on the submission and evaluation process. This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.3. The term “innovative” is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission, or any new application of an existing technology, process, or method as of the proposal date. The Contracting/Agreements Officer is not obligated to extend a request for Commercial Solution Proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards/agreements are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting/Agreements Officer with appropriate consideration established. The Government reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI. The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from W912CH-26-S-0001, dated 08 January 2026. The CSO authority is 10 U.S.C. § 3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures/ DFARS 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening.