# NATO Request for Innovative Participation: Remote Explosive-Contaminated Area Recognition and Neutralization (RECARN)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfipactsact2416

- Solicitation number: RFIP-ACT-SACT-24-16
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security
- Contracting office: Bureau of Industry and Security (n-BUREAUOFINDUSTRYANDSECURITY)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance: Norfolk, Virginia
- County: City of Norfolk (FIPS 51710). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-norfolk-va-51710
- City: Norfolk. https://abierto.us/cities/norfolk-va-5157000
- First posted: March 1, 2024
- Last posted: March 1, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/166990ebda42474b81994e303ec1a008/view

## Description

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Innovative Participation (RFIP) in NATO Innovation Challenge 2024/Spring (IC-24/Spring). The IC-24/Spring scenario is Remote Explosive-Contaminated Area Recognition and Neutralization.

Solutions (existing and/or under development) may address some of the challenges associated with one or more of the following areas of interest: 1) Remote Reconnaissance Technology, 2) Data Analysis and Visualization, 3) Remote Neutralization Mechanisms, 4) Safety and Reliability, and 5) Integration with Existing Systems. The RFIP is attached. Deadline for submission: 17 April 2024 23:00 GMT This is a Request for Innovative Participation (RFIP) ONLY.

In no way does the RFIP constitute a current Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a future RFP. HQ SACT has not committed nor intend to commit to procure any product(s)/solution(s) described herein, and the release of this RFIP shall not be construed as a commitment, nor an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement will be required or sought. Respondents are advised that the costs of responding to this RFIP and participating in the IC-24/Spring shall be borne solely by the responding party. Not responding to this RFIP does not preclude participation in any subsequent RFP if issued in the future. Your participation in IC-24/Spring is much appreciated.

## Publications

- March 1, 2024: Special notice, due April 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 166990ebda42474b81994e303ec1a008. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/166990ebda42474b81994e303ec1a008/view

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