Up-Armored HMMWV RFI/SurveyA link to the recent Army released #2 Up-Armored HMMWV RFI (or Survey) for those that have not seen it.
The requirements are for TRL 7 or higher level of technology (Technology Readiness Level).
Cymat is positioned quite nicely with TRL 9 level (as indicated in their presentations). The definition of TRL levels 7-9 as as follows, along with a link for RFI update and the HMMWV RFI:
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Documents/4252011_rfi.pdf
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/lists/posts/post.aspx?ID=391
TRL 7 System prototyping demonstration in an operational environment
(ground or space): System prototyping demonstration in operational environment. System is at
or near scale of the operational system, with most functions available for demonstration and test.
Well integrated with collateral and ancillary systems. Limited documentation available.
TRL 8 Actual system completed and "mission qualified" through test and demonstration in
an operational environment (ground or space): End of system development. Fully integrated
with operational hardware and software systems. Most user documentation, training
documentation, and maintenance documentation completed. All functionality tested in simulated
and operational scenarios. Verification and Validation (V&V) completed.
TRL 9 Actual system "mission proven" through successful mission operations (ground or
space): Fully integrated with operational hardware/software systems. Actual system has been
thoroughly demonstrated and tested in its operational environment. All documentation
completed. Successful operational experience. Sustaining engineering support in place.