Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting technical and cost proposals for the Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04 program. The program will focus on Air-to-Air Combat Identification development through feature fusion engines, and the contractor will conduct analysis, test, assess, evaluate, and report findings on identified CID technology concepts. The program includes both single platform and multiplatform CID research, development, assessment, and evaluation. The contract is anticipated to be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contract, with an estimated call value of $15,000,000.00. • The contractor shall conduct and provide analysis for the next generation of CID algorithms both operationally and tactically. • The contractor shall test, assess, evaluate, and report findings on identified CID technology concepts that may improve current CID performance. • The program will include both single platform and multiplatform CID research, development, assessment, and evaluation. • All aspects of this program must be examined in context with existing fielded platforms and technologies, as well as ongoing research and development activities around the Department of Defense (DOD).