Attachment 3: Statement of Objectives - RPRD Hardware

sUAS HARDWARE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

1.0 Objective:

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) seeks to identify commercially available or near-commercially available Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS), including propulsion systems, to support Group 1 (up to 20 pounds), Group 2 (20-55 pounds), and Group 3 (55-1,320 pounds) sUAS operations. The overarching objective is to assess production-ready sUAS solutions that could be delivered within 6 months of contract award that meet specified performance and system attribute requirements to enhance operational capabilities. All drones and critical drone components for this effort must be compliant with section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (“FY 2020 NDAA”) (Public Law 116-92).

2.0 Desired Outcomes:

The Government desires sUAS solutions that achieve the following outcomes: •

Enhanced Operational Capabilities: Provide warfighters with reliable and effective sUAS platforms for various mission sets.

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Rapid Fielding: Acquire production-ready systems within 6 months to address immediate operational needs.

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Secure and Tamper-Resistant Systems: Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sUAS operations through robust security and anti-tamper measures.

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Sustainable and Maintainable Systems: Acquire systems with efficient product support and sustainment plans, minimizing lifecycle costs and maximizing operational availability.

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Interoperable and Adaptable Systems: Utilize open architecture interfaces to facilitate integration with existing and future systems and allow for adaptation to evolving mission requirements.

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Exportable Technology: Obtain systems that, where feasible, can be exported to approved foreign partners to enhance coalition operations.

2.1 Key Performance Parameters (KPPs):

The sUAS solutions must meet or exceed the following Key Performance Parameters: •

System Security and Anti-Tamper Protection: Implement robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and system manipulation.

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Battery Power Storage Requirements: Meet specified battery power storage requirements to support mission endurance and operational range.

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Cybersecurity: Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

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Sustainment: Achieve high operational availability and minimize storage requirements through effective sustainment planning and execution.

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Vehicle Command and Control in Flight: Provide reliable and secure command and control of the sUAS during flight operations.