The Problem
The reliance on delayed, manual reporting prevents Army units from reliably capturing the real-time status of maintenance faults and consumables supplies like fuel, ammunition, and water. As a result, logistics units are unable to conduct predictive sustainment, forcing them into reactive operations that slow down combat operations. Transmitting accurate and timely logistics and maintenance reports would enable Army units to effectively sustain maneuver forces.
Note: This special notice will not follow the typical AAL BAA submission instructions that direct white papers to be submitted through the white paper submission tool portal.
The Opportunity
The Army is seeking solutions that capture real-time data directly from vehicle platforms and provide maintenance and logistical needs (faults, fuel, water, ammunition) to command and control systems.
Solutions should:
- Provide data on maintenance faults and on hand fuel, water levels, and munitions
- Integrate with select wheeled platforms from Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs)
- Support common protocols, standards, and plugs to connect to the vehicle ECU via CAN (Controller Area Network) bus
- Transmit data collected from vehicle platforms to command centers
- Be prepared to integrate into NGC2 and ATAK systems
What Makes SPARTN Different?
SPARTN combines Army SBIR funding and AAL's business model to create a program that moves — and pays — at the speed of business. By blending government and industry best practices we introduce a whole-of-Army approach to innovation.
Learn more about the SPARTN Program.