DevX Autonomy
This Army open-call solicitation funds technology solutions and capabilities for autonomy and unmanned systems hardware and software that can support development, testing, procurement, and sustainment pathways.
⚑ Federal contract solicitation, not a grant. · Open call for autonomy and unmanned systems solutions; technology and capability development for rapid acquisition pathways. · Eligibility details are not fully stated beyond DoD/Army contracting context.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 60 good | funds commercialization; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 45 partial | technical depth: central; funds commercialization (capped) |
| IPPRA | 38 weak | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is none; funds commercialization — not a research fit; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
Description
Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) and Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) are initiating this long-term, open call solicitation for technology solutions to advance research, development, testing, procurement, and sustainment of autonomy and unmanned systems-related hardware and software solutions. This announcement is being solicited in accordance with DFARS 212.70 and DFARS 235.016. Specifically, AAL seeks to obtain solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or otherwise advance the state of the art in autonomy and unmanned systems. This initiative, entitled “DevX Autonomy,” will solicit, collect, assess, and curate Autonomous Unmanned System (AUS) solutions and make those solutions available through rapid acquisition pathways.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM.
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