Attachment 5: Statement of Objectives - RPRD Communications
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A PDF document (72 KB) attached to Request for Information - Small Uncrewed Aerial System (sUAS) Capabilities, from the Department of the Air Force. Due Nov 30, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC-5).
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sUAS COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)
1.0 Objective:
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is seeking information on domestically produced, innovative, and readily available communication systems for Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS) to enhance operational capabilities and support mission effectiveness. This effort focuses on providing secure, reliable, and sustainable communication and data link solutions for Group 1 (up to 20 lbs.), Group 2 (20-55 lbs), and Group 3 (55-1320 lbs) sUAS platforms. 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 Background:
The increasing reliance on sUAS platforms for a wide range of military operations necessitates advanced communication systems that can meet evolving threats and operational demands. These systems must be secure, adaptable, and capable of supporting advanced functionalities such as swarming, autonomous operations, and dataintensive missions, as well as spectrum warfare.
3.0 Desired Outcomes:
The Government seeks information on communication systems that achieve the following objectives:
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Rapid Deployment: Production-ready systems available within 6 months of contract award.
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Enhanced Security: Robust security measures and anti-tamper protection to safeguard critical data and prevent unauthorized access.
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Cybersecurity Resilience: Robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats.
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Extended Operational Range: Sufficient nautical mile range to support a variety of mission profiles.
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Increased Payload Capacity: Adequate payload weight capacity to accommodate diverse sensor and communication payloads.
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Improved Autonomy: Enhanced autonomous capabilities, including flight path planning, area loitering, and target identification.
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Effective Command and Control: Reliable vehicle command and control during flight operations.
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Swarming Capability: Support for autonomous swarming operations.
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Sustainable Operations: Systems designed for ease of sustainment, including storage requirements and high operational availability.
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Exportability: Systems designed with consideration for potential exportability to foreign countries, adhering to all applicable regulations.
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Interoperability: Common control software that allows seamless operation between operators. Also utilize open architecture interfaces to facilitate integration.
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Adaptability: Open architecture interface that allows for future upgrades and
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