XTech Spectrum-Enabled Warfare Competition Request for Information

The Army FUZE xTech Program – G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02 Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech Competition Announcement

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Background and Purpose

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the globe through the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Accelerated Capability Event (ACE) 27-02 Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech competition. This platform offers participants the opportunity to engage with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), earn prize money and submit a proposal for follow on contract opportunities. The U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program, managed under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)), in partnership with USAREURAF and G-TEAD, is executing the G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02 Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech competition as part of the G-TEAD ACE series. This initiative supports the U.S. Army’s broader effort to (1) identify and understand the spectrum of ‘world-class’ technologies being developed commercially that benefit the U.S. military; (2) integrate non-traditional innovators into the U.S. DoW Science and Technology (S&T) ecosystem; (3) provide expertise and feedback to accelerate, mature, and transition technologies to support operational forces; and (4) deliver attritable, scalable capabilities. The G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02 Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech competition will consist of three (3) phases:
(1) Application, including the following:
a. Four (4)-page white paper;
b. Required five (5)-minute video;
c. Self-certification of minimum requirements; and
d. Information on prior demonstrations with DoW or allied/partner nations (2) Soldier exercise; and
(3) Opportunity to submit follow-on contract proposal.
The U.S. Army intends to award up to $1,500,000 in cash prizes throughout the competition. Up to 15 finalists will be selected at the conclusion of the Part 1 evaluation period for an opportunity to participate in the Part 2 live Soldier exercise, anticipated to occur in February or March 2027. Finalists who attend the Soldier exercise will receive a cash prize of $25,000 each, following the event. Finalists who also participate and have their technology integrated in the exercise will receive an additional $25,000 each, following the event. Following completion of the exercise, up to five (5) final winners will be selected to receive an