U.S. ARMY UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INDUSTRY DAY

Special Notice: U.S. Army Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Industry Day

1. Introduction

The U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Aviation (PEO Aviation), in collaboration with the Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (PM UAS) and Army Contracting Command Redstone (ACC-RSA), invites industry partners to participate in the upcoming Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Industry Day, scheduled for 16 through 18 September 2025 at the Von Braun Center (VBC) located at 700 Monroe Street, Southwest, Huntsville, Alabama. This event aims to foster collaboration between the Army and industry stakeholders to advance the development, integration, and sustainment of UAS capabilities as well as introducing the UAS Marketplace concept.

The Army is accelerating its modernization and transforming how we acquire UAS, and the Army is committed to sharing this clear strategy with industry partners. The UAS Marketplace is key to this effort. The UAS Marketplace will create an environment of continuous competition across multiple domains, increasing opportunities for a wide range of companies and organizations with the end goal of accelerating capability to Soldiers.

The UAS Marketplace marks a significant change in how the Army acquires UAS. Unlike traditional, long-term contracts with limited vendors and costly upgrades, the UAS Marketplace fosters open innovation and innovative business approaches by allowing any qualified industry partner to contribute.

2. Objectives

The primary objectives of this special notice are to:

• • Solicit Industry Participation: Gauge interest in attending the UAS Industry Day and gather information on vendor capabilities across various UAS domains.

• • Expand Collaboration: Engage with a diverse set of industry partners, including traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, to explore innovative solutions.

• • Inform Acquisition Strategies: Collect data to inform future acquisition strategies, requirements development, and potential solicitations.

• • Showcase the UAS Marketplace: Provide information to industry on how they can be part of the UAS marketplace.

3.  Areas of Interest

• Air Vehicles
  • Design and development of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid UAS platforms.

• • Autonomy levels, endurance, payload capacity, and launch/recovery methods.
• Payloads
  • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR): EO/IR sensors, synthetic aperture radar, signals intelligence.
  • Lethal and Non-Lethal Effects: Munitions, electronic warfare payloads, decoys.
  • Other Subcomponents (may be grouped or separate): Batteries, motors, landing gear, and other integral components.
• Software
  • Mission planning and control software compatible with the Army's Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) system and Software Product Development Services (SPDS) initiatives.
  • Autonomy algorithms, data processing, and user interface design.

• Integration
  • Methods and standards for integrating payloads into air vehicles.
  • Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliance and interoperability considerations.

• Manufacturing
  • 3D Printing: Additive manufacturing techniques for UAS components.
  • Large-Scale Manufacturing: Capability to produce UAS platforms given a Technical Data Package (TDP).

• Architecture
  • System architecture supports scalability, redundancy, and resilience.
  • Network integration and communication protocols.

• Repairs and Sustainment
  • Maintenance strategies, supply chain management, and lifecycle support.
  • Field repair capabilities and turnaround times.

• Technical Data
  • Level of technical data available for government use, including Software Specially Negotiated License Rights - (SNLR).
  • Willingness to provide detailed technical documentation beyond generic statements.
  • Right to repair.

• Production Facility Information
  • ISO certifications, current production throughput, lead times.
  • Capacity to scale production in response to increased demand.

• Design and Manufacturing Roles
  • Indicate whether your company is interested in:
    • Design only
    • Manufacturing only
    • Both design and manufacturing

• Additional Services
  • Any other services or capabilities relevant to UAS development and deployment.

• Participation in UVC Software Factory/SPDS
  • Interest and capability to participate in the Army's UVC Software Factory and SPDS initiatives.

4.  Registration and Visit Access Request

Interested parties must submit a visit access request (VAR) and receive approval prior to participating in the UAS Marketplace Industry Day. The deadline for submitting VARs is 1 August 2025. Please reference the Visitor Access Request Guide (Attachment 1) for further instructions.

Once you receive the VAR approval, please use the following link to register for UAS Marketplace Industry Day: https://form.jotform.com/251463564746060. The deadline for registering is 8 August 2025.

Due to space limitations, attendance is restricted to two representatives per company. You will need to submit both the VAR and complete the registration process to attend.

Upon registering for the UAS Marketplace Industry Day, you will be given the opportunity to submit a one-page whitepaper showcasing your expertise in the aforementioned areas of interest. Based upon an evaluation of all white papers received, you may be considered for a 15-minute whiteboarding session with UAS leadership during the event. If you are selected for a whiteboarding session, you will be notified via e-mail with additional information prior to the event.

5.  Security and Attendance Guidelines

To ensure the security and integrity of the UAS Industry Day, the following protocols shall be enforced:

• • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): All submissions/briefings and discussions shall be at the CUI level. Only vetted personnel shall be allowed into the event rooms.

• • Badge Requirements: Attendees will be required to show government-issued photo identification to attain the UAS Industry Day badge. The UAS Industry Day badge must be displayed at all times during the event and must be returned at the end of each day.

• Prohibited Items:
  • No photography or recording devices are permitted.
  • No product demonstrations or equipment displays are allowed.
  • No solicitations or marketing materials are to be distributed during the event.

• Conduct: Attendees must be mindful of discussions in public areas, such as hallways and restaurants, as these areas do not have the same security safeguards as the event rooms.

6.  Disclaimer

This special notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this special notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this special notice.

For further information or questions regarding this special notice, please contact: UASIndustryDay2025@army.mil. 

We look forward to your participation in the U.S. Army UAS Industry Day and to exploring opportunities for collaboration in advancing UAS capabilities.