The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued an RFI to solicit technology experimentation candidates from Research and Development (R&D) organizations, private industry, and academia for inclusion in future experimentation events coordinated by USSOCOM. The goal is to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) warfighter, while providing participants with the opportunity to gain Special Operations Forces (SOF) insight/perspective on participant technologies.
USSOCOM technology experimentation events provide an opportunity for technology developers to interact with operational personnel to determine how their technology development efforts and ideas may support or enhance SOF capability needs. The environment facilitates a collaborative working relationship between Government, academia, and industry to promote the identification and assessment of these emerging and mature technologies.
This time they are seeking technologies for the SOF Combat Swimmer/Diver. If selected, the technology will participate in a Technical Experimentation event 3-7 August, 2015 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado near San Diego, CA.
Specifically, they are seeking:
4. Technology areas to explore during the event
4.1 Focus specific technology capabilities on the ability to survive in the water column.
4.1.1 Maneuverability,
4.1.2. Employment of weapons,
4.1.3. Navigational accuracy,
4.1.4. Diver situational awareness both in and out of the water column,
4.1.5. Communications to and from the maritime realm.
This is a multispectral effort for the individual SOF Combat Swimmer/Diver and his equipment.
The deadline for nomination package(s) is 15 May, 2015 at 12:00 Noon EST (sic).
For full details visit www.fbo.gov.
