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<h1 style="margin-top:0cm"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:#70ad47">Challenge Statement</span></span></b></span><br>

<span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:calibri;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">for Special Notice: <em>Tactical Logistics Uncrewed Aerial Systems for the Land Force &nbsp;</em> (including exhibition at Army Innovation Day 2022)</span></span></span></b><br>
<span style="color:#000000; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Challenge Owner: Head Land Capability</span></span></span></span></h1>

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<p style="border:none; margin-top:6.0pt; margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:0cm; text-align:justify; padding:0cm"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:#70ad47">Call for Submissions</span></span></span></b></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Date: 21 March 2022</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Special Notice reference no: HUB-22-AID-001</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Aim</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The Department of Defence (Defence) via the Australian Army and the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) are seeking Innovative Submissions that will assist Defence in exploring tactical Logistics Uncrewed Aerial Systems (LOG-UAS) for the Land Force. Army has a mature layering of surveillance and reconnaissance UASs from micro through to large. However, UAS that can supplement / undertake routine resupply, high risk combat resupply and casualty evacuation missions to troops in contact remains a capability gap.  For context, industry could consider Army’s Robotic and Autonomous Systems Strategy which outlines the need for un-crewed and autonomous platforms to deliver combat supplies through self-cueing resupply and automated platform delivery.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">This Challenge Statement is focused on addressing Army’s LOG-UAS needs and is seeking a minimum of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3-4 systems. Defence is seeking Submissions that will include a technology demonstration of at least TRL 5 for Australian Army user evaluation within 18 months of contract commencement.</span></p>

<span style="line-height:normal"><font color="#70ad47"><b>Overview</b></font></span>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="color:#222222">This Call for Submissions (CFS) comprises this Challenge Statement, the Terms and the Evaluation Criteria and Process. This CFS is Stage 1 of a two stage procurement process. Defence wishes to provide industry with an opportunity to hear about this Special Notice at the<i>'RPAS in the Australian Skies 2022'</i> <b>(RPAS22)</b> conference which will be held in Canberra from 29-30 March 2022. Any enquiries or questions about this CFS should be submitted to the email address (<a href="mailto:army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au">army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au</a>), questions and answers will be uploaded onto the DIH Web Portal.</span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Stage 1 – Call for Submission</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">It is open to Tenderers registered in Australia or New Zealand only. Defence’s objective in this CFS (Stage 1) is to evaluate and then down-select a number of Tenderers to attend Army Innovation Day 2022 (AID22) and to further down-select a number of Tenderers to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Stage 2. CFS (Stage 1) includes:</span></p>

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		<li>Completion and Submission of the CFS form (mandatory); and</li>
		<li>Exhibition and presentation of your submission at AID22 to be held at the Adelaide Exhibition and Convention Centre (mandatory).</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Tenderers must submit a response to this CFS using the ‘Special Notice Submission Form’ at  <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/">https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/</a> by <b>1400h (local time in the Australian Capital Territory) on 05 May 2022 (Closing Time).</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Stage 2 – Request for Proposal</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Defence’s objective in the RFP is to conduct detailed Evaluation of the Proposals to select a number of Tenderers to enter into an Innovation Contract negotiations with Defence. Proposals <u>must</u> clearly articulate the development activities to be completed and commit to deliver a demonstration of the technology at TRL 5 for Australian Army user evaluations within 18 months from contract commencement.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">If the technology will not be ready at TRL 5 within this timeframe, Tenderers are encouraged not to respond to this CFS. An alternative is to consider a Submission through the DIH Web Portal under the Priority Innovation Notice at the following link: <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/">https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/</a>.&nbsp;Submissions submitted through this method at the DIH are less time-constrained than AID22 Submissions.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">RPAS in the Australian Skies 2022</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Defence intends to utilise the RPAS22 conference to facilitate an industry briefing on the AID22 Challenge Statement. The RPAS22 conference will be conducted in Canberra, ACT, on the 29-30 Mar 2022 with detailed timings to be provided. Following this conference, all information provided will be uploaded on the DIH Web Portal for viewing by Tenderers who were not able to attend RPAS22.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt; color:red"><strong><span style="line-height:normal">The RPAS22 Industry Briefing Slides are now available. Click [<a href="/aid22-rpas-slides.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>] to access.</span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Army Innovation Day 2022</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">AID22 will be held as an event within the Chief of Army’s Symposium on 10 Aug 2022 at the Adelaide Convention Centre for a period of one day. The purpose of AID22 is for Tenderers to exhibit proposed innovation concepts (including formal Submission questioning) to nominated Defence personnel. The Deed of Participation Terms (within these CFS Terms) will govern the Tenderers’ mandatory participation, formal Submission questioning, and exhibition and presentation at AID22.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">AID22 is open to Defence personnel, Defence contractors, invited guests and the media with an exclusion to the general public. Invitations will be extended to the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Defence Industry, Service Chiefs, Defence Group Heads, and senior Australian Defence Force officers responsible for capability development. Optional invitations include Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and the Department of Home Affairs senior officers and select foreign nationals.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Upon invitation to AID22, Tenderers will be required to register to attend the event. Due to COVID-19 distancing constraints, a maximum of two attendees per Submission will only be permitted to attend the AID22 event. These personnel will be required to complete an on-line registration and comply with South Australian vaccination requirements. Once registration is completed, an individual registration ID tag containing a QR code linked to the Submission / allocated exhibition booth will be issued via post. This ID will be required for entry into the AID22 event. Further registration and attendance requirements will be provided to invited Tenderers.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Non-registered personnel will not be admitted to the AID22 event. If any of the two registered personnel cannot attend and wish their registration to be transferred to an alternative company person, Army is to be notified ASAP for authorisation. The alternative person is to register on-line and seek approval prior to AID22 admission. Please note that registration will not be possible at the AID22 registration desk on the day..</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt" "=""><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Challenge Context</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>The Challenge: Defence is seeking innovative LOG-UAS that can undertake routine resupply, high risk combat resupply or, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) missions.</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Defence seeks innovative LOG-UAS capabilities, primarily determined by minimum payload weight and range per platform within mission parameters: </span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Theme 1 - Tactical Logistics UAS (Medium)</span></b></span>

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		<li>Minimum Payload 35 kg &amp; minimum range 100 km return.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Theme 2 - Tactical Logistics UAS (Large)</span></b></span>

<ul style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: circle; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Minimum Payload 800 kg &amp; minimum range 100 km return.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Theme 3 - CASEVAC UAS</span></b></span>

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		<li>Minimum Payload 200 kg (Patient only) &amp; minimum range 60 km return for up to 3 trips (Total of 180 km).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Note:</b> that the essential requirements of the Submission are denoted by the word ‘<u>must</u>’.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Theme 1 - Tactical LOG-UAS (Medium)</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The primary need is movement of routine or emergency supplies from the Battle Group Support Area to subordinate Combat Team.  The operational need for LOG-UAS is the ability to deliver combat and other essential supplies to forces operating in terrain that restricts road based resupply (e.g. Jungle or Mountainous regions) or in high risk threat scenarios such as troops in contact or cut off by enemy activity. It is expected that this UAS would be pre-positioned with the Battle Group Support Company and would be on 15 minutes notice to deploy.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Payload Requirement</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Each Tactical LOG-UAS (Medium) platform <u>must</u> carry:</span></p>

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		<li><b>Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) Trunk</b> – one JMIC Trunk containing mixed classes of supplies.</li>
		<li><b>e.g. Weight</b>
		<ul style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: circle; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
			<li>35 kg.</li>
			<li>Desirable: greater than 50 kg.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li><b>Dimensions</b> – W 609 mm x H 406 mm x L 1016 mm.</li>

</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The Tactical LOG-UAS, as a system (one or more UAS), must be able to deliver:</span></p>

<ul style="color:#000000; margin-left:12.0pt; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: disc; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li><b>Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) Trunk</b> - containing mixed classes of supplies.
		<ul style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: circle; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		 	<li>32 JMIC Trunks.</li>
		 	<li>Desirable: greater than 64 JMIC Trunks.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		
		<li><b>Time</b> total payload delivery in less than three hours.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Range.</b>100 km return flight mission (take off, transit, unload/load, transit &amp; land). Desirable range of greater than 150 km.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Theme 2 - Tactical LOG-UAS (Large) </b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The primary need is movement of routine or emergency supplies from the Brigade Support Area to the Battle Group Support Area.  The operational need for LOG-UAS is the ability to deliver combat and other essential supplies to forces operating in terrain that restricts road based resupply (e.g. Jungle or Mountainous regions) or in high-risk threat scenarios such as troops in contact or cut off by enemy activity. It is expected that this UAS would be pre-positioned with the Brigade’s Combat Service Support Battalion and would be on 30 minutes notice to deploy.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Payload Requirements</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Each Tactical LOG-UAS (Large) platform <u>must</u> carry:</span></p>

<ul style="color:#000000; margin-left:12.0pt; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: disc; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li><b>Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC)</b> – one JMIC containing mixed classes of supplies.</li>
		<li><b>Weight</b> - 
		<ul style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: circle; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
			<li>800 kg.</li>
			<li> Desirable: greater than 1200 kg.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li><b>Dimensions</b> – W 1112 mm x H 1093 mm x L 1315 mm.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The Tactical LOG-UAS (Large), as a system (One or more UAS), <u>must</u> be able to deliver:</span></p>

<ul style="color:#000000; margin-left:12.0pt; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: disc; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li><b>Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC)</b> – containing mixed classes of supplies
		<ul style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: circle; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
			<li>64 JMIC.</li>
			<li>Desirable: greater than 96 JMIC.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li><b>Time</b> – total payload delivery in less than three hours.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Range.</b> Essential range of 100 km return flight mission (take off, transit, unload/load, transit, &amp; land). Desirable range greater than 150 km.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Theme 3 - CASEVAC UAS - Medical Evacuation</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The primary need is movement of the casualty out of the Combat Team close combat zone to a Role 1 / Role 2 Forward medical facility located in the Battle Group echelon.  Identified casualties for UAS transport will be triaged and loaded by a Combat First Aider. It is expected that this UAS would be pre-positioned at a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) or Role 1 facility as close as practical to the expected close combat zone which can then be rapidly deployed to a landing zone close to the casualty. Industry is not required to consider any specialist medical devices or resuscitation needs for the patient to be incorporated into the UAS.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Payload Requirements</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The system <u>must</u>:</span></p>

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		<li>Lift single casualty with individual and medical equipment (Minimum Payload 200 kg);</li>
		<li>Be compatible with ADF stretcher (Tallon II and NATO standard) variants;</li>
		<li>Include payload locking system compatible with ADF stretcher variants;</li>
		<li>Secure lying casualty;</li>
		<li>Maintain level flying condition whilst the casualty is embarked; and</li>
		<li>If not damaged, be capable of a minimum of three return trips from the CCP to the treatment facility without the need for recharging or refuelling.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">The system should:</span></p>

<ul style="color:#000000; margin-left:12.0pt; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; list-style-type: disc; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Provide small arms ballistic protection for the casualty;</li>
		<li>Enable communications between a health provider and the casualty;</li>
		<li>Enable monitoring of the casualty whilst embarked;</li>
		<li>Securely store and carry medical stores (non-cold chain);</li>
		<li>Enable the casualty to be transported with intravenous fluid administers (passive/gravity or pressure infused); and</li>
		<li>Provide climate control (heat/cool) to casualty carrying compartment.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Weight</b>. Minimum Payload of 200 kg.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Range.</b> Minimum of 60 km return flight mission (take off, transit, land, unload/load, take off, transit, &amp; land) – repeated three times totalling 180 km.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Common UAS Key Requirements</b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>System of Systems. </b>Defence is not assuming the UAS will be a single platform capable of delivering these logistics effects, rather Defence is open to industry offering a UAS system, which may consider multiple platforms to deliver these combat resupply needs by the most efficient and effective means.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Modular. </b>Ideally the system will be modular in design to enable major components to be easily repaired or upgraded.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>All Weather Capable. </b>The primary operating environments will be tropical, riverine, and amphibious. The system should be capable of flying in the rain and fog.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Day &amp; Night Flight Capable. </b>The UAS <u>must</u> be capable of flying in day, night or low light conditions.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Autonomous Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS). </b>The UAS <u>must</u> be capable of autonomous operation and consider anti-collision capabilities to take-off, fly, and land at a designated point / grid reference. The System should allow for up to two landing point changes post launch.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Redundancy. </b>The system should be based around redundancy noting the requirement to conduct routine resupply, high risk combat resupply and casualty evacuation missions.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Safety. </b>The system <u>must</u> have an alternative recovery mechanism in the case of major failure to its flight systems and protect the payload from a hard landing. It should be possible to program in designated recovery land points along the route.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Command and Control. </b>The system <u>must</u> enable sufficient freedom of movement for domestic operations in both military and civil classes of airspace.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Dangerous Goods. </b>The platform <u>must</u> be capable of carrying Class III and V dangerous goods which includes explosives, ammunition, missiles, fuel, oils and lubricants.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Deployability. </b>It is expected the LOG-UAS can be transported into the area of operations using in service vehicles, trailers or container solutions. The system should seek to utilise as little container / vehicle space as possible to ensure deployment with current transport assets.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Take-off/Landing. </b>The systems should not be runway dependant.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:normal; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="background:#f8f8f8"><span style="color:#222222"><b>Detectability. </b>The UAS should consider how to minimise its detection range.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Timeline of Special Notice</span></span></b></span></p>

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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Stage</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%"></span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Title</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Estimated Date</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Milestone</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Stage 1</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Part 1</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Army</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Call for Submission Opens</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:left; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">21 March 2022, 1200h Canberra Local Time</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">29-31 March 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Industry Engagement (RPAS22)</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:left; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">05 May 2022, 1400h Canberra Local Time</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">CFS Closing Time</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">July 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Tenderers notified of outcome of CFS (Part 1)</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Part 2</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Army</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Army Innovation Day</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">10 August 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Display of Submissions</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">August 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Tenderers notified of outcome of CFS (Part 2)</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Stage 2</span></b></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%"></span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Defence Innovation Hub</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Request for Proposal</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">01 September 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">RFP packs released</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">13 October 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">RFP Closing Time</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top:6.0pt; text-align:justify; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">December 2022</span></span></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 6pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:115%">Tenderers notified of outcome</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Total Procurement Value</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Defence has allocated up to AUD $20,000,000 (GST exclusive) for this procurement process. Defence is under no obligation to fully expend this amount under this procurement process. Any investment decision under this procurement process will be made in accordance with the best procurement practices and guidelines to achieve best value for money for the Commonwealth.</span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#70ad47">Technical Readiness Levels</span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:normal">Defence seeks Submissions based on products that are at a minimum technological maturity of TRL 3-4. Submissions at lower level of technical maturity will not be able to be exhibited and presented at AID22 (as per CFS Terms) and will be considered in accordance with Clause 3.4(k) of the CFS.</span></p>

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		<li>This is a Call for Submissions (CFS), which represents Stage 1 of 2 of the AID22 procurement process. Tenderers (also referred to as ‘you’ in these Terms) must lodge a Submission before the Closing Time using the “Special Notice Submission Form” available on the DIH Web Portal for each specific solicitation. Defence will evaluate Submissions received in response to this CFS in accordance with these Terms and in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Process.</li>
		<li>If Defence selects your Submission to progress to Stage 2 Request for Proposal (RFP), you will be invited to submit a Proposal that Defence will then consider in accordance with the terms of that process.</li>
		<li>By making a Submission in response to this CFS, you acknowledge and agree to the terms with respect to AID22 set out in clause 7 of these Terms. You must also be prepared to execute the Deed of Participation if you are invited to attend AID22.</li>
		<li>You will be notified of the outcomes of each stage and may request a debriefing at the end of each stage in which you participated.</li>
		<li>To the extent permitted by law, no binding contract (including a process contract) or other understanding (including any form of contractual, quasi-contractual or restitutionary rights, or rights based upon similar legal or equitable grounds) will exist between Defence and a Tenderer unless and until an Innovation Contract is signed by Defence and that Tenderer.</li>
		<li>The additional rules in Division 2 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) do not apply to this process.</li>
		<li>Defence will be providing an industry briefing at the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Australian Skies 2022 Conference (the Conference).  Attendance at the Conference is not required if Tenderers wish to submit a response to this CFS.  All information presented at RPAS will be available on the DIH Web Portal under the HUB-22-AID-001 solicitation.</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Preparing a Submission</span>
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		<li>Submissions lodged after the Closing Time (whether in whole or part) may be excluded from consideration.</li> 
		<li>Your Submission, including attachments, must be in English, and measurements must be in Australian legal units of measurement.</li>
		<li>Your Submission must include a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) or New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) that relates to the entity lodging the Submission.</li> 
		<li>Your Submission must not contain viruses, malicious code, or other disabling features which may affect Defence’s or any other Commonwealth of Australia ICT environment.</li>
		<li>You must not rely on any representation, letter, document or statement, either oral or in writing, or other conduct as adding to or amending these Terms other than amendments issued by Defence in accordance with clause 3.1 of these Terms.</li>
		<li>You must comply with the security provisions at clause 17 and not include security classified material (Australian or foreign) in your Submission.</li>
		<li>You must not engage in any collusive bidding, anti-competitive conduct or other similar conduct in connection with your Submission or any engagement with Defence in relation to your Submission.</li>	
		<li>You must make sure that your officers, employees, agents and advisors involved in the Submission or the process also observe this restriction.</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Defence’s rights</span>
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		<li>Without limiting its other rights under this CFS or at law or otherwise, Defence may amend, suspend, defer or terminate this CFS, and any aspect or the whole of the process (including the Submission form), at any time by issuing a notice in writing via AusTender and the Innovation Hub Dashboard.</li>
		<li>In addition to its other rights, Defence will not invite you to respond to the stage 2 RFP if you:
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			<li>are non-compliant under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth);</li>
			<li>have a judicial decision against you (including overseas jurisdictions but excluding judgements under appeal or instances where the period for appeal or payment/settlement has not expired) relating to unpaid employee entitlements where the entitlements remain unpaid; or</li>
			<li>are an individual or entity on the Consolidated List to which the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 and Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 currently applies.</li>
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		<li>Defence may at any time do any number of the following:
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			<li>clarify Submissions with Tenderers;</li>
			<li>enter into discussions with Tenderers in relation to their Submission;</li>
			<li>consider additional information related to a Submission (including information obtained from sources other than a Tenderer);</li>
			<li>shortlist one or more Tenderers;</li>
			<li>exclude a Submission from further consideration under clause 12.1;</li>
			<li>decide not to undertake, or discontinue, this CFS if Defence considers it does not have sufficient Submissions to make the continuation viable;</li>
			<li>decide not to proceed with AID22, or not invite a Tenderer to the AID22 event for logistical, security or safety reasons;</li>
			<li>terminate further participation in the CFS process by the Tenderer for any reason, regardless of whether the Submission conforms with the requirements of the CFS;</li>
			<li>permit any person to participate in the CFS process prior to Closing Time;</li>
			<li>negotiate with the Tenderer and/or its project partners; and</li>
			<li>deal with any other organisations (whether or not they have submitted a Submission) in relation to proposed innovations that may have Defence applications.</li>
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		<li>Defence reserves the right to determine the order in which it evaluates the Submissions it receives in response to this CFS.</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Inappropriate Behaviour </span>
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		<li>Defence reserves the right to exclude a  Submission that, in the opinion of Defence, has been compiled:
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			<li>with the improper assistance of current or former Defence personnel or Defence service providers;</li>
			<li>with the utilisation of information unlawfully obtained from the Commonwealth;</li>
			<li>in breach of an obligation of confidentiality to the Commonwealth; or</li>
			<li>contrary to these CFS Terms.</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Use of former Defence personnel or Defence service providers in Submission preparation and CFS process</span>
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		<li>Without limiting the operation of Section 4 of these CFS Terms, a Tenderer or its project partners must not, without prior written approval from Defence (the Defence Innovation Hub Delegate), permit any Defence personnel or Defence service provider to contribute to, or participate in, any process or activity relating to the preparation of the Tenderer’s Submission or the CFS process, if:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>the person was involved at any time in the planning of the procurement to which this CFS relates, the preparation of this CFS, or the management of the CFS process; or</li>
			<li>the person was at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of issue of this CFS involved in a Defence procurement process or activity relevant or related to this CFS.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li style="text-align: left;">For further information on the use of Defence personnel in preparing a Tender response, consult the Integrity Policy Manual at <a href="https://www.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/integrity_policy_manual.pdf">https://www.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/integrity_policy_manual.pdf.</a></li>
	</ol>
	
	</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Evaluation of Submissions</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Your Submission will be evaluated in accordance with these Terms, including against the Evaluation Criteria set out in the  Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Process Document, located on the DIH Web Portal under this Special Notice CFS.</li>
		<li>Defence reserves the right to determine the order in which it evaluates the Submissions it receives in response to this CFS.</li>
	</ol>

	</li>
	<br>
	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Army Innovation Day 2022 event</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Tenderers which meet the requirements of the Challenge Statement will be invited to attend and participate in AID22. By making a Submission, you acknowledge that you agree to the terms and conditions that govern AID22.</li>
		<li>Defence will use AID22 to clarify and confirm aspects of your Submission and may take your participation at AID22 into account in the evaluation of your Submission in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria. Formal questions may be asked of you or your staff by Defence evaluators, and/or their advisers during a clarification session. Any questions that Defence asks you at the clarification session will be sent to you for a written response after the AID22 event. Any written response provided will form part of your Submission and be taken into account by Defence in the evaluation of your Submission in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria.</li>
		<li>By making a Submission, you specifically acknowledge and agree to the following terms in relation to AID22:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>you must complete and execute the draft Deed of Participation as part of your Submission and as a mandatory requirement to attend AID22; and</li>
			<li>you must not materially alter your proposed innovation from that described in your Submission.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ol>

	</li>
	<br>
	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Costs</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>You are responsible for all of your costs associated with this CFS.</li>
		<li>In accordance with clause 9.1, Defence is not responsible for any costs you incur in relation to any of the following:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>preparing or making a Submission;</li>
			<li>any costs related to your participation at AID22 as outlined in the Deed of Participation; and</li>
			<li>any engagements with Defence in relation to your Submission.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		
		<li>In accordance with clause 9.1, Defence is not liable to you for any costs or expenses incurred by you in taking part in this CFS, including without limitation, instances where:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>your Submission is excluded or you are not invited to respond to a RFP;</li>
			<li>your Submission is put on hold in accordance with clause 12 of these Terms;</li>
			<li>Defence varies or terminates this CFS or the process;</li>
			<li>Defence exercises any of its other rights in these Terms;</li>
			<li>you rely on advice from Defence or any other Commonwealth of Australia entities, including the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS), in relation to your Submission; or there are failures or problems involving your infrastructure, browser or internet connectivity; and</li>
			<li>there are failures or problems involving your infrastructure, browser or internet connectivity.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>Specific guidance on allowable and unallowable project costs is located in the Budget Calculator should you progress to Stage 2 RFP.</li>
	</ol>
		</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Who owns your Submission?</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
	<li>Defence will own any Submission you make - see clause 10 below. This does not affect the ownership of any intellectual property.</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
		<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Confidentiality</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>In accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Defence will treat your Submission as confidential.</li>
		<li>Notwithstanding clause 10.1, Defence may use and disclose the information in a Submission in accordance with clauses 10.3 to 10.6.</li>
		<li>You agree that Defence can use the information in your Submission and any further information you give Defence about your Submission:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>for the purposes of evaluating, shortlisting and selecting any Submission and the preparation and conduct of any procurement process prior to the award of an Innovation Contract. For clarity, this includes determining whether to invite you to make a formal Proposal (through a RFP) to enter into an Innovation Contract for funding and development of the proposed innovation in your Submission;</li>
			<li>to inform the evaluation of your response to a RFP;</li>
			<li>to verify the currency, consistency and adequacy of information provided by you under any other procurement process conducted by Defence;</li>
			<li>for internal management purposes, including to evaluate and review its processes, in order to make improvements in relation to future CFS;</li>
			<li>as part of any industry engagement activities undertaken by Defence; and</li>
			<li>in the planning for, and development of, any other procurement process conducted by Defence.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>You agree that Defence may disclose or provide access to information included in your Submission to:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>authorised personnel within Defence, including contractors and advisers, or third parties for the purposes of assisting Defence in the conduct of the procurement process for the purposes contained in clause 10.3. The Commonwealth may obtain appropriate confidentiality undertakings from any third party prior to disclosure;</li>
			<li>upon obtaining any appropriate confidentiality undertakings, other government agencies, including state and territory government agencies, to:  
			<ul style="list-style-type: lower-roman; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
				<li>consult with them about any information you have provided in your Submission; and/or</li>
				<li>achieve broader inter-governmental objectives in order to ensure alignment and coordination, including for other government agencies to conduct analysis of the market;</li>
			</ul>
			</li>			
			<li>take appropriate action if any statement made in your Submission is incorrect, incomplete, false or misleading, including using the information contained in the Submission for a fraud investigation that would be consistent with the Australian Government’s Investigations Standard and Fraud Control Guidelines.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>You acknowledge that as a Commonwealth agency, Defence is subject to legislative and administrative accountability and transparency requirements of the Commonwealth, including disclosures to Ministers and other Government representatives, Parliament and its Committees and the publication of information in respect of the CFS process. Any Innovation Contract resulting from this CFS will also be subject to these requirements, including that contractual provisions (and related matters) may be disclosed to Ministers, other Government representatives, Parliament and its Committees.</li>
		<li>You acknowledge that you are aware of the impact of the <em>Auditor-General Act 1997</em> on your participation in this CFS and any subsequent Innovation Contract.</li>
		<li>Defence will not use or disclose information in your Submission other than as set out in clauses 10.3 to 10.6 unless:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>you agree;</li>
			<li>the information is in the public domain otherwise than due to a breach of confidence;</li>
			<li>to comply with legal obligations or statutory or portfolio duties, or for public accountability reasons;</li>
			<li>the information is used or disclosed for the purposes of Defence ensuring and promoting compliance with Defence security policy, export controls and relevant protective security requirements; or</li>
			<li>to defend any claim made in relation to the process or a procurement by Defence (whether or not of the innovation proposed in your Submission).</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>Privacy
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>You agree that Defence may collect, store, use and disclose the personal information provided in your Submission for the purposes of evaluating your Submission and for other purposes relating to the administration of this process, the RFP stage and or in relation to 10.3.</li>
			<li>You may choose not to provide personal information but in this case Defence may not be able to evaluate your Submission.</li>
			<li style="text-align: left;">The Defence Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding how Defence collects, stores and uses personal information, is available at <a href="http://www.defence.gov.au/privacy.asp"> http://www.defence.gov.au/privacy.asp</a>.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ol>

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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Your acknowledgments and agreements</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>By making a Submission you:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>acknowledge that you do so, and participate in the process (including any potential attendance at AID22), at your own risk and cost;</li>
			<li>acknowledge that Defence is not obliged to proceed further with any Submission you make, or enter into arrangements with you about the innovation proposed in your Submission;</li>
			<li>acknowledge that if your Submission is progressed, you will need to comply with RFP Terms issued by Defence;</li>
			<li>acknowledge that, subject to these Terms, Defence may deal with other organisations (whether or not they have made a Submission) in relation to proposed innovations that may have Defence applications;</li>
			<li>acknowledge that in evaluating Submissions, Defence may consider additional information related to any Evaluation Criteria (including information obtained from sources other than you);</li>
			<li>declare that the information provided in the Submission is accurate, complete and current and acknowledge that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the <em>Criminal Code Act 1995;</em></li>
			<li>declare that you have not – and your related bodies corporate (as defined in the <em>Corporations Act 2001</em>), as well as officers, employees, agents and advisors of you or your related bodies corporate, have not – broken any applicable law (including foreign laws) about offering of inducements in connection with the preparation of your Submission; and</li>
			<li>declare that all actual, potential or perceived conflict between Defence’s interests and your interests in relation to the process (if any), have been identified in your Submission, and that you will immediately notify Defence if you become aware of any actual, potential or perceived conflict between Defence’s interests and your interests in relation to the process. "Your interests" includes the interests of your related bodies corporate, and the interests of the officers or employees of you or your related bodies corporate.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>By making a Submission which names you as the lead Tenderer and other entities as project partners, in addition to your acknowledgements and declarations in clause 11.1, you acknowledge and declare that:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>each of the project partners make the acknowledgements and declarations referred to in clause 11.1; and</li>
			<li>you have the authority to provide the acknowledgements and declarations on behalf of each of the project partners.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ol>
</li>
	
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Exclusion</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Defence may, at any time, exclude a Submission from further consideration if:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>clause 2, clause 4, clause 5 or clause 12 of these Terms is breached;
			</li><li>the evaluation of the Submission against any one or more Evaluation Criteria or value for money considerations suggests that there is no reasonable prospect of the proposed innovation being progressed by Defence;</li>
			<li>Defence considers that the technology may present high risk to the environment, safety, security, persons or property or may breach the law or infringe the rights of others;</li>
			<li>Defence considers the Submission includes a false, misleading or deceptive claim or statement;</li>
			<li>if any of the circumstances specified in clauses 3.2a or 3.2b or 3.2c applies to the Tenderer;</li>
			<li>Defence considers that there is a more appropriate program or source of funding for the proposed innovation;</li>
			<li>the proposed innovation has been developed by or with the assistance of an individual during the course of their employment with Defence;</li>
			<li>the Submission has been complied using information unlawfully obtained from the Commonwealth (including in breach of an obligation of confidentiality owed to the Commonwealth);</li>
			<li>the proposed innovation is covered by existing procurement activities Defence is undertaking;</li>
			<li>the proposed innovation has been developed under a contract with Defence (unless the contract specifically allows the submission to be made); </li>
			<li>the Submission includes information that cannot be read or decrypted, or Defence believes the Submission may contain a virus, malicious code or anything else which may compromise the integrity or security of its ICT environment;</li>
			<li>minimum content and format requirements in clauses 2.2 and 2.3 have not been met;</li>
			<li>the Submission or a part of the Submission is lodged after the Closing Time, as specified in clause 2.1;</li>
			<li>the Submission is incomplete;</li>
			<li>the Submission does not include all the information requested as part of this CFS; or</li>
			<li>the proposed innovation submitted is evaluated to be at Technical Readiness Level 9 or a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf solution without consideration of a development pathway to meet ADF contexts, as specified in the Challenge Statement;</li>
			<li>when invited to attend and participate in AID22 by Defence:
			<ul style="list-style-type: lower-roman; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
				<li>you have failed to execute a Deed of Participation as required under clause 1.3; or</li>
				<li>you have provided Defence with an executed Deed of Participation that has amended terms (other than to complete the details required by the deed for execution).</li>
			</ul>	
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>Should any of 13.1 apply to a Tenderer, Defence may consider the Submission as unsuccessful.</li>
	</ol>

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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Putting a Submission on hold</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>Where, due to balance of investment considerations, Defence has evaluated that a Submission is suitable to progress, but cannot currently be invited to progress to RFP, Defence may put that Submission on hold.</li>
		<li>If a Submission is put on hold in accordance with this clause, Defence will advise the Tenderer accordingly, and will contact the Tenderer to discuss how the Submission may be progressed.</li>
	</ol>

</li>
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<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Withdrawing a Submission</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>You agree that your Submission is valid unless or until it is withdrawn.</li>
		<li>You may withdraw a Submission at any time by submitting an <a href="http://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/enquiry/">online enquiry</a> form via the Innovation Hub Dashboard.</li>
		<li>If you withdraw a Submission before Defence has evaluated it, or during its evaluation, Defence will cease any further evaluation.</li>
		<li>If you withdraw a Submission that has been put on hold, Defence will not progress that Submission further.</li>
	</ol>

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<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Debriefing</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>You will be notified whether your Submission has been successful or unsuccessful. You may request an oral or written debrief from Defence in relation to a successful or unsuccessful Submission.</li>
	</ol>

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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Complaints</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>In the event you wish to lodge a formal complaint regarding this process, the complaint is to be directed in writing to:<a href="mailto:procurement.complaints@defence.gov.au">procurement.complaints@defence.gov.au</a>. Tenderers must cooperate with Defence in the resolution of any complaint regarding the process.</li>
	</ol>

	</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Security requirements</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>You must not include security classified material (Australian, foreign or proprietary) in your Submission. If there is a concern that your Submission would not be able to adequately convey the innovation and its benefits to Defence without including more sensitive or potentially classified information, the Tenderer is to contact the Defence Innovation Hub and make arrangements to provide the additional information using appropriate security protocols prior to the Submission of your CFS. Submissions containing classified information are to be prepared and transmitted as follows:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>for Australian Submissions, in accordance with Principle 71 of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) as amended from time to time; or</li>
			<li>for overseas Submissions, in accordance with the applicable industry security information system regulations issued by the appropriate government security authority in their country. If transmission involves transmission by diplomatic bag, the overseas Tenderer is to use the diplomatic bag of its own government.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>If only part of a Submission contains classified information, that part must be segregated from the remainder of the Submission for separate transmission prior to the Submission of your CFS. </li>
		<li>If required and on request by Defence, the Tenderer is to comply with the Commonwealth security clearance and accreditation process as detailed in Principles 40, 72 and 73 of the DSPF as amended from time to time, including obtaining the level of security clearance and accreditation required by the Commonwealth.</li>
	</ol>

	</li>
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	<li><span class="tablegroup" style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Interpretation of these Terms</span>
	<ol style="color:#000000; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">
		<li>In these Terms, unless the contrary appears:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>the singular includes the plural and vice-versa;</li>
			<li>a reference to one gender includes the others;</li>
			<li>"AID22" means Army Innovation Day 2022;</li>
			<li>"Call for Submission or CFS” means the terms notified to the market that govern the first stage CFS process for this Special Notice;</li>
			<li>"Challenge Statement” means the cover document to these Terms that sets out the challenge statement for this Special Notice;</li>
			<li>"Closing Time" means the time and date specified as such in the Challenge Statement;</li>
			<li>"Contract Phase Statement” means the document included in the Innovation Contract entitled Contract Phase Statement</li>
			<li>"Defence" refers to the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Defence, including its advisers or contractors;</li>
			<li style="text-align: left;">"DIH Web Portal" means the webpage available at <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/">https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/call-for-submissions/</a>;</li>
			<li>"DIH Dashboard" means the page visible to users of the DIH Web Portal after login;</li>
			<li>"Evaluation Criteria" means the evaluation criteria described in the Evaluation Criteria and Process Document.</li>
			<li>"Evaluation Criteria and Process Document” means the document which contains the evaluation criteria and process for this Special Notice published by Defence on the DIH Web Portal;</li>
			<li>"Evaluation Process" means the process described in the Evaluation Criteria and Process Document.</li>
			<li>"Innovation Contract" means a contract between Defence and a Tenderer, formed after the Tenderer has provided a successful response to a RFP;</li>
			<li>"Request for Proposal" or "RFP" means the second stage request for Proposal process for this Special Notice;</li>
			<li>"Special Notice" means a two-stage or single stage procurement process issued by Defence under the DIH program to address a specific problem or technical challenge;</li>
			<li>"Standard Terms" means the document entitled "Innovation Contract – Standard Terms";</li>
			<li style="text-align: left;">"Statement of Tax Record" means a statement of tax record issued by the Australian Taxation Office following an application made in accordance with the process set out at <a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Bus/Statement-of-tax-record/?page=1#Requesting_an_STR">https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Bus/Statement-of-tax-record/?page=1#Requesting_an_STR</a>;</li>
			<li>"Terms" means these terms for the CFS, and includes the Evaluation Criteria and Process; and</li>
			<li>"the process” refers to the procurement process commenced by this CFS.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>To the extent of any inconsistency, these Terms take precedence over:
		<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
			<li>information set out in the Challenge Statement, or on relevant Commonwealth websites including <a href="http://www.business.gov.au">business.gov.au</a>, AusTender or on the Defence Industry &amp; Innovation social media platforms;</li>
			<li>instructions or guidance within the “AID22 Special Notice Submission Form” for this Special Notice; and</li>
			<li>any other guidance documents on completing the “ AID22 Special Notice Submission Form” for this Special Notice.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:14.0pt;">Call for Submissions (CFS)</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;"><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>RPAS – Industry briefing</strong></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">Defence is pleased to advise it will be providing an industry briefing on the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) at the Australian Skies 2022 Conference (the Conference). The Conference will take place at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 29-30 March 2022.  Attendance at the Conference is not required if Tenderers wish to submit a response to this CFS.  All information presented at RPAS will be available on the DIH Web Portal under the HUB-22-AID-001 solicitation.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;"><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Evaluation Criteria</strong></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">As part of Stage 1, each Submission in response to the CFS will be evaluated against the following evaluation criteria, not in any order of importance:</span></p>
<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-left:28pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
	<li><strong>Suitability</strong> - The extent to which the proposed innovation could further the effectiveness of a Defence capability, enterprise or technology challenge. Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the Tenderer’s Submission addresses the Challenge Statement;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the Tenderer’s Submission clearly articulates and explains the proposed innovation; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the proposed innovation is unique within an Australian Defence Force (ADF) context or improves Defence's effectiveness and efficiency through innovation.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>

	<li><strong>Feasibility</strong> - The extent to which the proposed innovation will be able to be developed and adopted with relevant defence systems, from a technology perspective (i.e. both the feasibility of the proposed scope of work to be delivered, as well as the feasibility of the technology to be developed). Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the current technology readiness level of the proposed innovation within an ADF context;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the relevance and credibility of any claims made by the Tenderer relating to the feasibility of the proposed innovation, which is supported by evidence; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the proposed level of effort to meet the scope and 18 month timeframe of the Challenge Statement (from contract commencement).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Timeliness</strong> - Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the proposed timeframe and duration of the innovation project aligns with timelines for any Defence capability requirements or related activities undertaken by Defence; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the innovation provides a capability benefit over a Defence capability need window.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<li><strong>Contribution to Australia’s Defence Industry Capability</strong> - Defence will consider the following elements when making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">what and how much work will be conducted in Australia;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">how the project will contribute to the ongoing development of Australia’s Defence Industry</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">Clarification and exclusion from further consideration</span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">At any stage during the evaluation process, Defence may:</span></p>

<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin-left: 40px;">
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">seek clarification of your Submission&nbsp;in accordance with clause 3.3 of the CFS Terms; or</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">exclude your Submission&nbsp;from further consideration in accordance with clause 3.3 of the CFS Terms.</li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">Evaluation outcome</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">If invited you will be required to execute a Deed of Participation which will include additional terms regarding your attendance at AID22.</span></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">It is Defence’s intention to select up to 10 Submissions from Stage 1 - CFS to be shortlisted to progress to Stage 2 - RFP. Tenderers will be advised of the outcome of their Submission, which will either be that the Submission is: </span></p>

<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin-left: 40px;">
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;"><strong>successful,</strong> in which case the Submission will be progressed to Stage 2 ‐ RFP; or</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;"><strong>unsuccessful,</strong> in which case, the Submission will not be progressed to Stage 2 ‐ RFP.</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">In determining which Submissions progress to Stage 2, Defence will take into account the following: </span></p>

<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin-left: 40px;">
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">evaluation of the Submission (including participation in AID22 and written responses to the clarification questions asked at AID22) against the CFS evaluation criteria; </li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">funding available to address the challenge described in the Challenge Statement; and</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">the extent to which the Submission meets the objectives and requirements of Defence.</li>
</ul>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;"><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:14.0pt;"><strong>Request For Proposal (RFP)</strong></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">As part of Stage 2, invited Tenderers will be required to provide more detailed information on the proposed innovation than required in the Stage 1 (CFS). Defence will also provide a draft Innovation Contract for Tenderers to complete the draft Contract Phase Statement, draft Project Execution Plan and relevant Annexes (e.g. the IP and Technical Data Schedules). <strong>Defence will not negotiate the Standard Terms of the Innovation Contract. Defence will not allow Tenderers to propose any new innovation which was not included as part of a Stage 1 Submission.</strong></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">Defence will evaluate the Proposals received against the RFP Terms and evaluation criteria (set out below) in order to decide which Proposals represent the best value for money for the Commonwealth. Defence’s intention is to select a number of Proposals to execute a Phase 2 Innovation Contract.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Evaluation Criteria</span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">All Proposals submitted in response to a RFP will be evaluated against the following criteria, not in any order of importance:</span></p>
<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-left:28pt; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
	<li><strong>Suitability</strong> - The extent to which the proposed innovation could further the effectiveness of a Defence capability, enterprise or technology challenge. Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the Tenderer’s Submission addresses the Challenge Statement;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the Tenderer’s Submission clearly articulates and explains the proposed innovation; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the proposed innovation is unique within an ADF context or improves Defence’s effectiveness and efficiency through innovation.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Feasibility</strong> – The extent to which the proposed innovation will be able to be developed and adopted with relevant defence systems, from a technology perspective (i.e. both the feasibility of the proposed scope of work to be delivered, as well as the feasibility of the technology to be developed). Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the current technology readiness level of the proposed innovation within an ADF context;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the relevance and credibility of any claims made by the Tenderer relating to the feasibility of the proposed innovation, which is supported by evidence; and</li>	
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the proposed level of effort to meet the scope and 18 month timeframe of the Challenge Statement (from contract commencement).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Timeliness</strong> - Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the proposed timeframe and duration of the innovation project aligns with timelines for any Defence capability requirements or related activities undertaken by Defence; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent to which the innovation provides a capability benefit over a Defence capability need window.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Contribution to Australia’s Defence Industry Capability</strong> - Defence will consider the following elements when making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">what and how much work will be conducted in Australia; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">how the project will contribute to the ongoing development of Australia’s Defence Industry.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Cost</strong> – The cost of the proposed innovation, including contract price, Defence items and any other costs to Defence.</li>
	<li><strong>Organisational Capability and Capacity</strong> – The extent to which the Tenderer is capable of, and has the capacity to, successfully progress the proposed innovation now and into the future. Defence will consider the following elements in making an evaluation against this criterion:
	<ul style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">the extent of the project management capability of the Tenderer, and appropriateness of any proposed or existing governance arrangements;</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">financial and corporate viability of the Tenderer; and</li>
		<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:10.0pt;list-style-type:lower-roman">previous performance of the Tenderer in delivering similar projects or services.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">Value for money evaluation</span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">After each Proposal submitted in response to an RFP is evaluated against the above evaluation criteria, it will then be evaluated to determine best value for money consistent with Commonwealth procurement policies. The value for money evaluation will include the consideration of:</span></p>

<ul style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin-left: 40px;">
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">whether there is a reasonable prospect that the proposed innovation will satisfactorily address the problem described in the Challenge Statement;</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">whether the proposed innovation is affordable by reference to the funding available to address the problem described in the Challenge Statement;</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">any risks or potential consequences for Defence that may arise if it were to proceed with the Proposal, such as potential non-compliance with the Innovation Contract Standard Terms or technical risks arising from the technology; and</li>
	<li style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;">the extent to which all the shortlisted technologies, taken together, best meet the objectives and requirements of Defence as set out in the Special Notice (this may include selecting technologies across a range of Capability Themes).</li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">The cost of a Proposal is not the only consideration. The lowest priced Proposal will not necessarily be selected to proceed to an Innovation Contract.</span></p>

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<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><strong><span style="color:#65B32E;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">Evaluation outcome</span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin-top:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:4.8pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt;">Defence will advise the Tenderer as soon as practicable whether its Proposal is successful or unsuccessful. If a Proposal is successful, the Tenderer will be invited to negotiate or execute an Innovation Contract.</span></p>
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<div><strong>Addendum&nbsp;- Frequently Asked Questions</strong><br>
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<p style="color:red"><u><b>Please note Defence will not answer any further clarification questions after 5:00 PM (Australian Capital Territory local time) on</b> </u><b><u>Thursday the 28th of April.</u> </b></p>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 1</strong>: Where can I find the RPAS22 Industry Briefing information?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The RPAS22 Industry Briefing Slides can be found by clicking [<a href="/aid22-rpas-slides.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>].</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"--><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 2</strong>: Is Defence looking for complete solutions for the three (3) Challenge Statement themes, or will Defence accept part responses for critical enabling technologies? For example, subsystems or software that could be integrated with the uncrewed systems.<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Army is seeking industry to respond to ether a single theme or where possible multiple themes. This may be done through a single type of UAS or several types of UAS to achieve the requirements defined against each theme in the Challenge Statement. There is no requirement for a Submission to meet the requirements of all three (3) themes. Defence is seeking industry to provide a total UAS solution which is able to achieve the intended missions as specified for the themes in the Challenge Statement. This would include the platform(s), control station and other role equipment. Through this Special Notice, we do not seek payloads or technologies that are not integrated into the platform or system.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 3</strong>: Our organisation has an existing or draft proposal which may meet the criteria regarding the UAS, should we continue with the Priority Innovation Notice Submission or respond to the Special Notice?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: If you have an existing or draft Priority Innovation Notice Submission which may meet the criteria provided in the AID22 Challenge Statement, you could respond to the AID22 Special Notice rather than proceed with a Priority Innovation Notice Submission. The decision to submit to the Special Notice or Priority Innovation Notice is a commercial decision for the company. If you decided to submit under the AID22 Special Notice you would need to raise a new Submission in accordance with the Special Notice process. Please note that it is Army’s intent to evaluate Tactical Logistics UAS through the Special Notice.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 4</strong>: Would you be able to provide contact details for the Defence Capability Manager sponsor(s) for this Special Notice to finalise our Submission?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: It is not a requirement to liaise with or identify the sponsor(s) prior to making a Submission to the Special Notice.<br>
Additional support that you could access:
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<li>For Priority Innovation Notice questions, contact the Hub using the <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/enquiry/" target="_blank">Online Enquiry · Defence Innovation Hub</a> form or email at <a href="mailto:hub@innovation.defence.gov.au" target="_blank">hub@innovation.defence.gov.au.</a></li>
<li>For Defence business advice, contact ODIS (<a href="https://business.gov.au/odis" target="_blank">Office of Defence Industry Support | business.gov.au</a>).</li>
<li>For AID22 Special Notice enquiries, contact the Army Innovation Day email address <a href="mailto:army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au" target="_blank">army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au</a>.</li>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 5</strong>: To respond to the Special Notice do you need to be an Australian business? Will international companies be considered?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: In accordance with the Call for Submissions Terms and the AID22 procurement process, the CFS is open to Tenderers registered in Australia or New Zealand only. As per clause 2.3 of the CFS Terms, the Submission must include a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) or New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) that relates to the entity lodging the Submission.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 6</strong>: Can I confirm that integration into this command and control architecture has been / will be considered as part of this Call for Submission process?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: In order to achieve the desired outcomes of the Special Notice and Army Innovation Day, the Challenge Statement has been developed to ensure equal opportunity for industry and to ensure suitable freedom for innovation. In this case we have not indicated, referred to or specified integration into future UAS command and control architecture and it is not a requirement of the CFS. However, if Tenderers include solutions in their response it will be considered through the evaluation process.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 7</strong>: What is the specifications of the Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) trunk that the Logistics UAS will be required to lift and do you wish us to create the JMIC trunks?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Please find attached the PDF <a href="/mds-jmic-trunk.pdf" target="_blank">summary of the JMIC trunk</a> as part of the Modular Distribution System (MDS). If you require additional information on the JMIC this can be found on the <a href="https://eclips.engineering/products-and-services/deployable-capabilities/" target="_blank">ECLIPS web page</a>. The procurement or manufacture of the JMIC trunk is not required.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 8</strong>: Are there requirements for the UAS to be resistant against arms fire, for Theme 1 - Tactical LOG-UAS (Medium) and Theme 2 - Tactical LOG-UAS (Large)?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: As outlined in the Challenge Statement, the system should assess its protection against threats noting the requirement to conduct routine resupply, high risk combat resupply and casualty evacuation missions. Under the AID22 Special Notice it is not a requirement for the LOG-UAS to have a specific resistance to small arms fire.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 9</strong>: What are the transportation requirements? For example, the maximum dimensions of the platform?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: As outlined in the Challenge Statement, it is expected the LOG-UAS can be transported into the area of operations using in service vehicles, trailers or container solutions. Note that the maximum container utilised in the Battle Group and Brigade Support Areas is an ISO Twenty Foot Container. The system should seek to utilise as little container / vehicle space as possible to ensure deployment with current transport assets. The maximum dimensions of the platform has not been specified and would be dependent upon the solution developed to meet the AID22 Special Notice Challenge Statement. Industry should seek innovative ideas to either reduce the UAS size or to ensure the UAS is transportable with current in service equipment.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 10</strong>: When is the service entry for the project?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The intended project and timeline for procurement has yet to be determined by Defence.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 11</strong>: What will be the service life of the UAS?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The intended service life has yet to be determined by Defence. Through this Special Notice Defence seeks to build an understanding of the potential service life.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 12</strong>: What will be the operating altitude of the UAS?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The operating altitude has yet to be determined by Defence. Through this Special Notice Defence seeks to build understanding of the altitude range and recommended operating altitudes.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 13</strong>: Are there any restrictions around utilising an existing platform from overseas?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Defence will accept Submissions that utilise technologies from overseas-based companies, however, Tenderers should clearly state the source of the technology in their Submission. Submissions in response to this CFS will be evaluated equally against the criteria of Suitability, Feasibility, Timeliness and Contribution to Australia’s Defence Industry Capability. The design and source of the UAS Platform will be considered in this evaluation.<br>
For example, under the evaluation criteria of Contribution to Australia’s Defence Industry Capability, Defence will consider the following elements when making an evaluation against this criterion:</span><br>
<ul style="color:#000000; margin-left:12.0pt; font-weight: normal; font-size:10.0pt; list-style-type: lower-roman;">
<li>what and how much work will be conducted in Australia;</li>
<li>how the project will contribute to the ongoing development of Australia’s Defence Industry.</li>
</ul>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 14</strong>: Could a single applicant have multiple Submissions?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Yes, a single Tenderer may have multiple Submissions. As per the AID22 procurement process, Defence will seek to award contracts that provide the greatest value for money and multiple contracts may be awarded to a single supplier.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 15</strong>: What will be the accuracy required for dropping a payload?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: It is expected that the LOG-UAS should be able to accurately drop the intended payload within a designated drop zone adjacent to other payloads being transported by the UAS. Through this Special Notice Defence seeks to build understanding on payload accuracy.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 16</strong>: Are the required solutions limited to eVTOL UAS Platforms only?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The AID22 Special Notice does not specify a requirement for the LOG-UAS fuel/power source or for the platform to be VTOL. For take-off and landing the LOG-UAS should not be runway dependant. Defence is seeking innovative solutions which may utilise alternative energy sources or lift options to meet the requirements as specified in the Challenge Statement.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 17</strong>: What are the definitions of the TRL levels, referenced throughout the Call for Submission?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: For details on the Technical Readiness Level please see the Defence Science and Technology Group definitions and descriptions <a href="https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/basic_pages/documents/TRL%20Explanations_1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 18</strong>: Can Defence share the contact details of AID22 Tenderers as an addendum to the Call for Submissions?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: To keep in alignment with the intent of the AID22 Special Notice Defence will not be able to post contact details as an addendum to the Call for Submissions. Tenderers who are invited to attend AID22 will have the opportunity to engage with one another during the conduct of this event.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 19</strong>: When referring to Dangerous Goods in the Challenge Statement, what does Classes 3 and 5 encompass?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The Class refers to the Military Classes of Supplies as defined in Australian Army Doctrine which aligns with the US and NATO Classes of Supplies. We have identified the three critical classes of supplies for supporting tactical logistic resupply in accordance with the Challenge Statement. The Definition of the classes of supply are:</span><br>
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<li>Class 1 - Subsistence items such as foodstuffs, combat rations, packaged water, water purification tablets, hexamine tablets, stoves, foot powder, mosquito repellent and ecclesiastical support stores.</li>
<li>Class 3 – Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) including aviation, marine and ground fuels, LPG, hexamine, and associated oils and lubricants.</li>
<li>Class 5 - Ammunition of all hazard classes including mortars and pyrotechnics.</li>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 20</strong>: What number of landing sites will be available at, the Combat Team, the Battle Group Support and the Brigade Support areas?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Army has yet to determine how the LOG-UAS will operate within the above organisations and therefore cannot provide further detail on the quantity of landing sites. The intention of the innovation process is to further develop potential solutions for the Challenge Statement which will inform organisation and procedural requirements.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 21</strong>: What will be the refuelling facilities and practices that are available at the Battle Group Support and the Brigade Support areas?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The intention of the innovation process is to further develop potential solutions for the Challenge Statement which will inform organisation and procedural requirements. Current refuelling facilities and practices should not constrain the development of potential LOG-UAS in accordance with the Challenge Statement.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 22</strong>: What are the Army unloading procedures for a Combat Team area?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The Combat Team will have organic logistics vehicles and material handling equipment. This would enable the loading and unloading of the current fleet of medium and heavy logistic vehicles in the field environment. The LOG-UAS System should be transported into the area of operations using in service vehicles, trailers or container solutions. The system should seek to utilise as little container / vehicle space as possible to ensure deployment with current transport assets.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 23</strong>: Is it possible to review the Tactical Logistics Uncrewed Aerial System brief prior to committing to the Army Innovation Day in August?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Defence’s objective in Stage 1, CFS is to evaluate and down-select a number of Tenderers to attend AID22 and then further down-select a number of Tenderers to submit a RFP for Stage 2. Further information regarding Army Innovation Day will be provided to invited Tenderers. For further information, please refer to clause 7 of the CFS terms.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 24</strong>: Is there more information on the terms of reference and navigating the tender portal process?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: The Call for Submissions solicitation has been structured in such a way that all the information required to make a Submission is found on this page. Here you will find the Challenge Statement, CFS Terms for the Special Notice, Evaluation Criteria and Process for AID22 and Addendum FAQs.<br>
To begin the Submission process, click on ‘Create New Proposal’ on the top right hand side of this page. The Portal will then guide you through the Submission process. If you have any issues during the Submissions process, you can contact the AID22 inbox via <a href="mailto:army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au">army.innovation.day@defence.gov.au</a> or submit an online enquiry through the Defence Innovation Hub Portal.</span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 25</strong>: Can I review the antenna specifications required for the Tactical Logistics Uncrewed Aerial System?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: Defence is seeking industry to provide a total UAS solution which is able to achieve the intended missions as specified for the themes in the Challenge Statement. Antenna specifications for the UAS are not defined and it is up to the Tenderer to suggest these specifications as part of their proposed system. </span><br>
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<span style="tab-stops:center 233.95pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Question 26</strong>: Is there any avenue for me to further understand this process as means of training for Defence tender contracts?<br>
<strong>Answer</strong>: For more information to understand the Defence Innovation Hub and its processes, access the Hub’s <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/using-this-site/resources/" target="_blank">resources page</a> and <a href="https://www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au/defence-innovation-hub-industry-information-guide-v1" target="_blank">Industry Information Guide</a>. For further business advice on working within Defence and defence industry please contact the <a href="https://business.gov.au/odis" target="_blank">Office of Defence Industry Support</a> (ODIS). </span><br>
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