Description
The US Army is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing a ground-based tactical system, specifically a decoy system that can mimic the appearance and signature of a wheeled, high-mobility artillery rocket system. The system must be highly credible, mobile, and rapidly deployable, and must be capable of deceiving enemy reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition assets. The system must also be field-maintainable and repairable by troops using provided spare parts.
Some key features of the system include:
* A 1:1 scale representation of the target system
* A lightweight, rigid metal frame and a 3D structure formed from foldable, laminated corrugated plastic plates
* A modular design allowing for the replacement of individual damaged parts and future upgrades
* A passive spectral response across multiple domains, including visual, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared
* An active thermal signature that includes add-on thermal elements to produce an authentic thermal fingerprint
* Strategic transport and tactical mobility capabilities
* Environmental durability and maintenance requirements in accordance with military standards