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Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH)

Solicitation numberFA237725RB004

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS

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Response deadlineMar 14, 2030, 9:00 PM UTC
Deadline status1288 days remaining
PostedJul 7, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceWright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This Presolicitation for Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) involves modeling, simulation, and analysis from TRL 3 to TRL 7. The work focuses on sensor exploitation, data fusion, and OMS technologies across various domains. [1][2][3][4]

Key points

  • Program covers MS&A, T&E, and transition coordination from TRL 3 to TRL 7. [1]
  • Focus areas include sensor exploitation and fusion from multiple modalities. [1]

Watch items

  • Proposal submissions have no limits on the number of white papers. [5]
  • Performance will be conducted at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. [6]

Sources

  1. Attachment+1+-+Model+Contract.pdfThe constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities. (ii) The prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR1315.10(c) do not require the Government to pay interest penalties if payment delays are due to disagreement between the Government and the Contractor over the payment amount or other issues involving contract compliance, or on amounts temporarily withheld or retained in accordance with the terms of the contract.
  2. Attachment+1+-+Model+Contract.pdfThe Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): (i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher. (ii) For fixed price line items- (A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer. ____ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.) (B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving rep
  3. Attachment+4+-+Contract+Data+Requirements+List+(CDRLs).pdfUSAF will review and, if necessary, return the report with comments no later than the date specified in the Schedule.
  4. Attachment+1+-+Model+Contract.pdfA HUBZone small business concern may elect to waive the evaluation preference, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes. [ ] Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference. (c) Joint venture.
  5. CATCH+ARA+Solicitation.pdfProposal Submissions: There are no limits on the number of white papers/proposals an offeror may submit.
  6. Official SAM.gov noticePlace of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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Source-backed opportunity brief

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The constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities. (ii) The prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR1315.10(c) do not require the Government to pay interest penalties if payment delays are due to disagreement between the Government and the Contractor over the payment amount or other issues involving contract compliance, or on amounts temporarily withheld or retained in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Scope

The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): (i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher. (ii) For fixed price line items- (A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer. ____ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.) (B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer. ____ (Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.) (iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request. (iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request. (v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request. (2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract. [Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.] (3) Document routing.

Evaluation

A HUBZone small business concern may elect to waive the evaluation preference, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes. [ ] Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference. (c) Joint venture.

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Notice information

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This program completes work primarily ranging from TRL 3 to TRL 7 in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A), technology development, integration, test and evaluation (T&E), and transition coordination. The program will look at the follow areas: (1) Sensor exploitation from multiple warfighting domains with focus on air, ground, and surface targets, (2) Exploitation and fusion of multiple sensor modalities, including active and passive modes, from single and multiple platforms, (3) OMS technologies and third-party software and/or mode exploration

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