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G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech
The U.S. Army is seeking innovative autonomous sustainment solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the U.S. and allied foreign countries to strengthen resilient resupply in contested environments through the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech. Submissions are due August 17, 2026 at 5pm ET.
Points of Contacts
G-TEAD USARPAC-Regional ACE Lead: MAJ Bryant, Burch; bryant.l.burch.mil@army.mil
G-TEAD USARPAC-Regional ACE Lead: Ms. Hepburn, Sarah; sarah.m.hepburn.ctr@army.mil
Contracting Office: MAJ Ryan, Jared; jared.j.ryan.mil@army.mil
Contracting Office: Mr. Kyle Kiyonaga; kyle.s.kiyonaga.civ@army.mil
DESCRIPTION
The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD), in partnership with U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), and powered by Army FUZE xTech, is seeking innovative autonomous sustainment solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the U.S. and allied foreign countries to strengthen resilient resupply for distributed operations in contested environments through the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech competition.
This platform offers participants the opportunity to engage with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), earn prize money, and potentially receive a contract award or agreement. This initiative supports the U.S. Army’s broader effort to (1) identify and understand the spectrum of ‘world-class’ technologies being developed commercially that benefit the U.S. military; (2) integrate non-traditional innovators into the U.S. DoW Science and Technology (S&T) ecosystem; (3) provide expertise and feedback to accelerate, mature, transition, and scale technologies to support operational forces.
The G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech will consist of three phases:
(1) Application, including the following:
Four (4)-page white paper;
Required five (5)-minute video;
Self-certification of minimum requirements; and
Information on prior demonstrations with DoW or allied/partner nations
(2) Soldier exercise; and
(3) Opportunity to submit follow-on contract proposal.
The U.S. Army intends to award up to $1,500,000 in cash prizes throughout the competition. Up to 15 finalists will be selected at the conclusion of the Part 1 evaluation period, awarded $25,000 each, and provided the opportunity to participate in the Part 2 live Soldier exercise, anticipated to occur in November 2026. Finalists who also participate and have their technology successfully integrated in the exercise will receive an additional $25,000 each, following the event. Following completion of the exercise, up to five (5) final winners will be selected to receive an additional cash prize of $150,000 each and may be considered for potential follow-on agreements and contracting opportunities. Additional details on prize structure can be found in Section VII of the RFI.
At the Government’s discretion, participants that do not win a prize may also be considered for opportunities to demonstrate their capability.
Any follow-on agreements are at the Government’s sole discretion and are subject to availability of funds and applicable laws and regulations. Nothing in this solicitation shall be construed as a commitment to issue a request for proposal (RFP) or award any contract or agreement.
Finalists and final winners must have a CAGE/NCAGE code to receive a cash prize and contract award. Firms may be requested to sign a Master Business Agreement (MBA) as a condition of eligibility for certain G-TEAD ACE follow-on opportunities. The execution of an MBA is not required for any other follow-on opportunities pursued outside of G-TEAD ACEs.
A CAGE/NCAGE code is not required at the time of application; however, applicants that do not possess one (1) are strongly encouraged to initiate the registration process in advance if they intend to participate.
The G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech is conducted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4025, which authorizes the use of prize competitions to stimulate innovation and identify promising technologies for national security applications. Requirements for competition under 10 U.S.C. § 3201 are satisfied upon completion of the challenge and use of prize authority. As such, this competition serves as a competitive down select mechanism that enables government organizations to engage with finalists and winners through a variety of follow-on acquisition pathways, including but not limited to:
10 U.S.C. § 4114 – Selection of contractors for prototype projects
10 U.S.C. § 4022 – Prototype projects
10 U.S.C. § 4023 – Procurement for experimental purposes
10 U.S.C. § 4001 – Research and development
10 U.S.C. § 4021 – Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
10 U.S.C. § 3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive…
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