Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment Powered by xTech​

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 20260811 1. Question: Vendor A are considering submitting to the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01 Autonomous Sustainment competition under Capability 1 and wanted to clarify the TRL 6 minimum requirement before applying. Vendor A’s current integrated technology is approximately TRL 4. They expect to reach TRL 5 by September and believe they could potentially achieve TRL 6 by the November timeframe. Given that timeline, would their current TRL at the time of application make them non-compliant with the competition requirements, or would the Government still encourage them to submit if they can demonstrate a credible path to TRL 6 by the exercise? Answer - Per the RFI all capabilities must be TRL 6 at the time of submission. If the technology does not currently sit at TRL 6, then it is not eligible for this competition. SPECIAL NOTICE DESCRIPTION G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech The U.S. Army is seeking innovative autonomous sustainment solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the U.S. and allied foreign countries to strengthen resilient resupply in contested environments through the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech. Submissions are due August 17, 2026 at 5pm ET. Points of Contacts G-TEAD USARPAC-Regional ACE Lead: MAJ Bryant, Burch; bryant.l.burch.mil@army.mil G-TEAD USARPAC-Regional ACE Lead: Ms. Hepburn, Sarah; sarah.m.hepburn.ctr@army.mil Contracting Office: MAJ Ryan, Jared; jared.j.ryan.mil@army.mil Contracting Office: Mr. Kyle Kiyonaga; kyle.s.kiyonaga.civ@army.mil DESCRIPTION The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD), in partnership with U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), and powered by Army FUZE xTech, is seeking innovative autonomous sustainment solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the U.S. and allied foreign countries to strengthen resilient resupply for distributed operations in contested environments through the G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech competition. This platform offers participants the opportunity to engage with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), earn prize money, and potentially receive a contract award or agreement. This initiative supports the U.S. Army’s broader effort to (1) identify and understand the spectrum of ‘world-class’ technologies being developed commercially that benefit the U.S. military; (2) integrate non-traditional innovators into the U.S. DoW Science and Technology (S&T) ecosystem; (3) provide expertise and feedback to accelerate, mature, transition, and scale technologies to support operational forces. The G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech will consist of three phases: (1) Application, including the following: Four (4)-page white paper; Required five (5)-minute video; Self-certification of minimum requirements; and Information on prior demonstrations with DoW or allied/partner nations (2) Soldier exercise; and (3) Opportunity to submit follow-on contract proposal. The U.S. Army intends to award up to $1,500,000 in cash prizes throughout the competition. Up to 15 finalists will be selected at the conclusion of the Part 1 evaluation period, awarded $25,000 each, and provided the opportunity to participate in the Part 2 live Soldier exercise, anticipated to occur in November 2026. Finalists who also participate and have their technology successfully integrated in the exercise will receive an additional $25,000 each, following the event. Following completion of the exercise, up to five (5) final winners will be selected to receive an additional cash prize of $150,000 each and may be considered for potential follow-on agreements and contracting opportunities. Additional details on prize structure can be found in Section VII of the RFI. At the Government’s discretion, participants that do not win a prize may also be considered for opportunities to demonstrate their capability. Any follow-on agreements ar...