ARMY CONNECT

Greetings,

The U.S. Army xTech Program is now accepting concept white paper submissions for the xTechOverwatch competition and awarding up to $1 million in cash prizes and up to $40 million in Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awards.

The xTechOverwatch competition is seeking innovative autonomous systems capable of conducting overwatch and terrain-shaping tasks by leveraging advanced AI, robotics, secure networking, and real-time data processing. The key technical areas of interest and their corresponding technologies, located in the RFI include:

• Autonomous Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, Stationary Sensors)
• Sensor Fusion, Data Integration, and AI-Driven Target Recognition & Classification
• Secure Communications and Networking
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for Effective Decision-Making
• Edge Computing for Onboard Processing
• Resilient Robotics for Adaptive Terrain Navigation
• Automated Self-Recovery Mechanisms
• Collaborative/Mission-Focused Autonomy
• UGV and UAS Payloads
• Modular & Open Architecture

In addition to cash prizes and the opportunity to submit an Army SBIR proposal, the competition provides valuable benefits, including technical feedback from Department of Defense (DoD) experts. xTechOverwatch also connects companies with Army stakeholders and addresses real-world military needs. Participants gain direct access to key decision-makers, networking opportunities, and critical insights that can accelerate technology development and transition, driving innovation to support mission success.

Finalists of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in an optional collider event in August 2025, designed to foster networking, exchange expertise, and explore strategic collaborations with other finalists and industry partners beyond the competition. The finals are tentatively scheduled to take place at the Bush Combat Development Center (BCDC) in Bryan, TX, in conjunction with the HMI Summit, between October 27-29, 2025.

Our goal is to keep you informed and engaged in the Army xTech Program throughout the competition lifecycle. Since its launch in 2018, the xTech Program has spurred innovation around the world to develop transformative and cutting-edge technology solutions to tackle the most critical challenges the DoD is facing. We are excited to engage with innovative small businesses across the U.S. during the xTechOverwatch competition and help solve current needs across the DoD.

The competition is now open and accepting concept white paper submissions until 1700 ET on 21 May 2025.

If you are interested in supporting the competition as an evaluator, please confirm your participation here: xTechOverwatch Evaluator Registration Form .

To learn more about the competition or the program, visit the Army xTech Program website at https://www.xtech.army.mil/. For any questions about the competition or xTech Program, please contact: USArmy.xTech@army.mil. Please share this information with your organization, colleagues, and network of businesses.

The xTechOverwatch competition is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology in collaboration with Army Futures Command.

V/R,

U.S. Army xTech Program

xTech Overwatch Flyer FINAL.pdf [PDF - 1.1 MB]

xTechSearch is an open-topic competition designed to identify groundbreaking technologies with strong commercial traction that may also provide game-changing capabilities for the Army. For more details on critical technology areas, please refer to the Request for Information.

The xTechSearch 9 competition will accept submissions until 5 p.m. ET on June 4, 2025. For real-time updates, and to learn more about the competition, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.xtech.army.mil.

Want to learn how you can participate in xTechSearch 9? Register for the virtual xTechSearch 9 Informational Webinar on May 21, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xtechsearch-9-informational-webinar-tickets-1334039129949?aff=oddtdtcreator

xTechSearch 9 Flyer.pdf [PDF - 1.3 MB]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Transatlantic Middle East District in conjunction with the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) intends to hold an Industry Day to present the Israel Foreign Military Sales (FMF) – Construction Program and contract opportunities for up-and-coming work valued at $1Billion over the next 3 years. Presentations will be provided on future USACE Israel FMF design and construction Best Value and (MATOCs) projects and the future of the FMF program in support of the State of Israel.

Event Date: 22 June 2025

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Hosted by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District

Event POC: Igor Malyshev, Phone: 540-665-2622, Email: igor.d.malyshev@usace.army.mil

More Information: https://sam.gov/opp/51c5fe9be23f49c4816be899ad5c9e31/view

The next Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT) session hosted by ACC-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is scheduled for Monday, 23 June 2025, from 9-11 a.m. CDT. This session continues the ACC-RSA Executive Director's commitment to transparency in industry engagement, providing industry members the chance to interact with Senior Contracting Officials and ACC-RSA Mission Partners about portfolios managed by ACC-RSA.

Session Highlights

• Participating Organizations: ACC-RSA, AMCOM, PEO Aviation, PEO Missiles & Space, PEO IEW&S, SMDC, and DEVCOM AvMC contracting and program management Senior Leaders.
• Event Format: Hybrid – attendees may participate either in-person at the Bob Jones Auditorium in the Sparkman Center on Redstone Arsenal or via MS Teams.
• Registration Requirement: Registration is mandatory and must be completed no later than 16 June 2025 using the e-Invitation link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=1136460&k=0360410F7F517D
• Attendees without access to Redstone Arsenal must submit their full name, company name, and email address to gain entry.

Additional Information

• Registered attendees will receive directions and access details to the Sparkman Center/Bob Jones Auditorium upon completing the registration.
• To maximize the value of this session, attendees submitting inquiries are encouraged to specify detailed questions rather than general program names or acronyms. Priority will be given to pre-submitted questions, with any remaining time used for open Q&A.
• Discussion will be limited to status updates on specific procurements, ensuring no procurement-sensitive information is disclosed to maintain the integrity of the source selection process.

Resources and Contact

• Updated ACC-RSA Workload Point of Contact charts will be posted regularly on the ACC-RSA SSCM public website: ACC-RSA PALT Sessions.
• For post-session inquiries, attendees may contact the applicable Contracting Officer directly or email questions to the official PALT address: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-palt@army.mil.

SAM.gov PALT announcement: https://sam.gov/opp/ae67e48abb7f4255aa1490fe846b89bb/view