Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Accelerated Capability Event (ACE)view on SAM.gov

This SAM notice is to highlight G-TEAD ACE #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach. G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities (previously communicated as the Marketplace, name change pending): Accelerated Capability Event #4 - Prize Challenge Path (Prize Competition #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach See https://www.xtech.army.mil for official response date. Alternate Pathway (previously communicated as the Demonstrated Experience Entry Path (DEEP), name change pending): PENDING – No planned announcement date. We greatly appreciate the immense interest we have received from the Defense Industrial Base in joining the G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities. Please do NOT email or inquire about the Alternate Pathway at this time. No action will be taken if you submit information. Description The U.S. Army announces the launch of the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Library of Competed Capabilities, a flexible acquisition vehicle and innovation platform designed to accelerate delivery of operationally ready (TRL 6+) equipment and software to the Army and U.S. Army Service Component Commands (USASCCs) and allied/partner nations. The G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities utilizes Accelerated Capability Events (ACEs) via including, but not limited to, Prize Challenge events (e.g., Army xTech Program) and Alternate Pathway submissions through open call announcements to create a competitive, compliant, and scalable acquisition framework. Vendors who qualify will have their capabilities added to the G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities and remain eligible for rapid follow-on contracts, agreements, or Orders without the need for further competition. This SAM notice is to highlight ACE #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach. Selected vendors will receive prize funds, demonstrate solutions in Germany, may leave behind kits for follow-on operational evaluation, and may be awarded a Prototype OT Agreement (10 USC 4022) with 10 USC 4022 (f) - Follow-on Production Contracts or Transactions included. Winners will be onboarded into the G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities for potential follow-on procurement following the planned event. In addition, G-TEAD provides funding to ASCC commanders to select one or two of the winners to purchase capabilities for deployment. Vendors that leave behind equipment may be offered a Master Business Agreement for potential follow-on procurement by ASCC units. Goals Accelerate warfighter-relevant technology fielding. Ensure competition requirements are satisfied up front, enabling direct ordering. Provide a unified environment for U.S., NATO, and partners. Enable compliant acquisition pathways to include via FAR, OTs (10 USC 4021, 4022, 4023), BAAs, CSOs, and 10 USC 4025 (Prize Competitions). Support Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) for allied/partner nations. Vendor On-Ramp Pathways via ACEs: Prize Challenge Pathway: Vendors compete in prize-based challenges (e.g. xTech competition), receive initial …