JAILBREAK Needs-Driven Acquisition for Near-term Operations (NANO) - Accelerated Capability Event (ACE) II

l relevance, technical maturity, integration readiness, and the ability to support rapid execution timelines. The goal of this initiative is to break down traditional system-silos at the tactical edge, ensuring interoperability and rapid sensor-to-shooter data transfer in degraded, contested, and operational environments. Problem Statement The Army has an emergent operational requirement to rapidly deploy an integrated autonomous sensing and effector capability on a highly compressed timeline. Specifically, the Army seeks fully autonomous platform navigation and mission routing (to maneuver through contested terrain) and semi-autonomous modular sensor payloads (to automatically detect and track targets), while ensuring that any kinetic or non-kinetic effector functions strictly maintain a human-in-the-loop architecture for command-and-control targeting decisions. "The immediate objective is to deliver prototype systems comprising a combination of autonomous platforms, hot-swappable modular sensor payloads, autonomy/mission management software, communications, and supporting services. Current ground sensing architectures are largely fixed to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) and static locations, limiting indications and warning (I&W) and coverage depth beyond the wire, while existing industry offerings tend to be individual, proprietary products rather than complete, interoperable mission solutions. This fragmentation creates significant friction in extending sensing range and integrating payloads with diverse ground platforms and existing command-and-control (C2) systems. To address this gap, the Army seeks integrated Mission Team solutions that deliver cohesive, end-to-end autonomous sensing and effector capabilities. These systems must: Extend Ground Sensing Range: Project organic capabilities at threshold minimum 20 km and objective 40km beyond the wire/FLOT. Permissible offers include emplacement of disposable sensors and / or usage of an ariel asset to extend the autonomous ground vehicle�s sensing range is permissible from offers. Support Swappable Modularity: Deliver modular payloads (combining sensors and/or kinetic and non-kinetic effectors) that can be rapidly, physically, and logically hot-swapped in the field across diverse platform classes. Small Payloads (under 100 lbs) must be integrated with light tactical autonomy platforms. Medium Payloads (100 to 1,000 lbs) must integrate with medium tactical platforms. Large Payloads (over 1,000 lbs) must integrate with heavy-duty mobile architecture such as tactical trailers or utility vehicles. Operate in DDIL Environments: Execute autonomous navigation, mission planning, and target acquisition once a known reference point is established, utilizing both BLOS and LOS network transports. Can include storing waypoints or similar. Does not require full mission planning autonomy software. Standardize Open Interfaces: Required open, Documented, vendor-agnostic interfaces (e.g., gRPC for intra-/inter-robot tasking and IBCS-M for C2 task management) to avoid long-term vendor lock-in and ensure compatibility with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Multiple autonomy stacks. Enable Modern C2 Integration: Accept tasking geometry, mission plans, and agent-skill-based tasking from IBCS-M (Lattice) and Maven Smart System (MSS). The requirement is to deliver coherent, interoperable, and rapidly deployable robotic sensing and effector systems that can be tested, scaled, and transitioned to operational use in the Theater of Operations, enabling earlier I&W, and improved decision advantage for the Combatant Commander. Desired Capability Categories Category 1 � Lightweight Sensor + Effector (Small Payload Class) Industry teams should propose integrated solutions that combine: Swappable modular payload (under 100 lbs. combined weight) fully integrating sensor and effector Passive and/or active sensor integration, as applicable Swappable modular payload utilizing a universal, standardized mechanical interface for rapid "bolt-on/bolt-off" field swapping. Additional mission capability support, including power as required for the proposed configuration OpenAPI integration to enable interoperability and modularity Compatibility with multiple C2 platforms and tasking via Agent Skills Category 2 � Medium-Weight Sensor + Effector (Medium Payload Class) Industry teams should propose integrated solutions that combine: Hot-swappable modular payload (between 100 and 1,000 lbs combined weight) Swappable modular payload utilizing a universal, standardized mechanical interface for rapid "bolt-on/bolt-off" field swapping. An effector, including kinetic and/or non-kinetic options Passive and/or active sensor integration, as applicable Additional mission capability support, including power as required for the proposed configuration Open API integration to enable interoperability and modularity Compatibility with multiple C2 platforms and tasking via Agent Skills Integration into Government Furnished Equipment and Autonomy stack frameworks Category 3 � Large Platform-Mounted Sensor + Effector (Large Payload Class) Industry teams should propose integrated solutions that combine: Full Autonomous heavy platform (e.g., tactical trailer vehicle or similar) Swappable modular payload (Large class, typically over 1,000 lbs) Swappable modular payload utilizing a universal, standardized mechanical interface for rapid "bolt-on/bolt-off" field swapping. Kinetic and/or non-kinetic effectors with integrated sensing Safety architecture Open API integration to enable interoperability and modularity Compatibility with multiple C2 platforms and tasking via Agent Skills Category 4 � Low-Cost Attritable Platform Industry teams should propose integrated solutions that combine: High-mobility, cost-effective Autonomous Ground Platform paired with a sensor for contested areas Cost-constrained design where the cost of autonomy software/hardware does not exceed the cost of the platform Open API integration to enable interoperability and modularity Compatibility with multiple C2 platforms and tasking via Agent Skills White Paper Submission Guidance The Government is seeking concise, mission-focused white paper submissions from vendors capable of delivering integrated mission capabilities in support of JAILBREAK objectives. Submissions shall demonstrate operational relevance, technical maturity, integration readiness, and the ability to support rapid assessment and potential follow-on operations. Vendors are advised that submission of a white paper does not guarantee selection for further consideration. The Government reserves the right to use submitted information for planning, assessment, and potential down-select purposes consistent with applicable acquisition authorities and procedures. Required White Paper Content White papers shall address, at a minimum, the following content areas: Submission Format and Delivery Instructions White papers shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements: � Length: approximately 3�5 pages, excluding cover page. Anything over 5 pages will not be evaluated; � Page size: 8.5 x 11 inches; � Margins: 1 inch; � Font: standard legible font, such as Arial or Times New Roman; � Font size: 11�12 point; � Spacing: single-spaced or 1.15-line spacing; and � File format: PDF. The first page of the document and the