Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04 FA237725RB015
Summary
AI-generated · Oct 08, 2025Develop and analyze next-generation Air-to-Air Combat Identification (CID) capabilities through feature fusion engines. Conduct operational and tactical analysis, test, assess, and report findings on CID technology concepts that may improve current CID performance, covering both single-platform and multiplatform CID research, development, assessment, and evaluation.
All work must be considered in the context of existing fielded platforms and technologies, as well as ongoing DoD R&D programs across the Air Force Research Laboratory, USAF, and sister services. The effort encompasses applied research and advanced development.
This program will focus on Air-to-Air (AA) Combat Identification (CID) development through feature fusion engines. 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), which may include the broader Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), USAF, and sister service programs. This effort will include applied research and advanced development.
From Solicitation posted on Sep 30, 2025This program will focus on Air-to-Air (AA) Combat Identification (CID) development through feature fusion engines. 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), which may include the broader Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), USAF, and sister service programs. This effort will include applied research and advanced development.
From Solicitation posted on Nov 17, 2025This competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract will provide Air-to-Air Combat Identification development.
From Award Notice posted on Jun 16, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation Posted Nov 17, 2025View changes (2)
- Title: Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) → Combat Identification Automated Target Recognition Technology (CATCH) Call 04
- Response Deadline: Oct 30, 2025 → Dec 01, 2025
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Jun 16, 2026
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Posted: Jun 16, 2026
This competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract will provide Air-to-Air Combat Identification development.
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos Inc | N/A | N/A | Reston, VA |
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USA