Leidos Australia seeking Australian industry participants for SEA129 Phase 5
Last Updated: 01 October 2020
Leidos Australia is seeking to maximise the opportunities available for competitive Australian industry, particularly Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) and Indigenous Enterprises, who are looking to be considered for this Project.
The primary capabilities that Leidos Australia is seeking include:
- payloads for Tier 1 un-manned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- payloads for Tier 2 UAVs
- antenna systems – multi-band directional tracking antenna systems suitable for UAV datalinks; motorised telescopic antenna masts capable of lifting payloads of 10 kg or greater
- marinisation solutions — treatments (chemical or otherwise) used to improve the survivability of electronic and mechatronic systems against sea-water intrusion
- emerging MUAS and un-manned technologies, including but not limited to:
- payloads
- future intelligence
- surveillance
- reconnaissance and targeting effects
- data analysis systems
- infrared reduction technology
Leidos Australia is also seeking expressions of interest from Australian companies who are willing and able to supply Australian-manufactured Small Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) UAVs with a minimum endurance of 45 minutes.
What is SEA129 Phase 5?
The SEA129 Phase 5 Project intends to acquire a new Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) capability for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The overall capability will enhance operational and tactical decision-making by Commanders whilst on maritime operations, by increasing the situational awareness and response options available to RAN ships.
How do I get involved?
Suppliers should visit the Leidos Australia Partner Network to register their interest.
Companies possessing capabilities aligned with those outlined above, and which submitted a capability statement to Leidos Australia under the LAND129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) Project, do not need to re-register again for the SEA129 Phase 5 opportunity.
Leidos Australia will review and give consideration to information provided under the LAND129 Phase 3 registration where the same or similar capabilities are required under the SEA129 Phase 5 Project.
Companies can, however, reapply and provide additional information where a proposed offering has significantly changed or evolved since their original registration.
