82130 Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator Emerging and Disruptive Technologies P2ISR Request for Proposal

### 🚀 Tender Overview The **Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)**, under the Department of Defence, is seeking innovative proposals for the **Persistent and Pervasive Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (P2ISR)** capability effect. This initiative aims to develop cutting-edge technologies and knowledge to strengthen Defence capabilities for the 2035+ 'Future Force' timeframe. ### 🎯 Scope and Requirements ASCA is inviting industry and academic research organizations to submit proposals focusing on the following **Emerging Technology Areas**: * **Communication Solutions** * **Beyond Classical Computing** * **Pervasive Sensing** * **Space Capabilities** * **Smart Machines** Proposals should address specific Opportunity Statements related to P2ISR across any Defence domain. The program emphasizes long-term R&D partnerships to provide 'leap-ahead' improvements and asymmetric advantages. ### 📅 Key Information * **Submission Deadline:** 18 May 2026, 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time) * **Market Briefing:** Virtual session scheduled for 16 April 2026 (Registration required). * **Contract Period:** December 2026 to 30 June 2030. ### 💡 Why Participate? This is a strategic opportunity to collaborate with the Australian Defence Force on high-impact, disruptive technologies. Successful respondents will contribute to shaping the future of the defence innovation ecosystem. Interested parties are encouraged to register for the market briefing and submit questions in advance to the Group Leader EDT.