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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 05, 2020 SAM #6702
SOURCES SOUGHT

23 -- Sources Sought for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with autonomous capabilities

Notice Date
4/3/2020 9:22:04 AM
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
333924 — Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199 USA
 
ZIP Code
39180-6199
 
Solicitation Number
W912HZ20Q5932
 
Response Due
4/8/2020 10:00:00 AM
 
Archive Date
04/09/2020
 
Point of Contact
Janalyn Dement
 
E-Mail Address
Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil
(Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil)
 
Description
The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small Business to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. � The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) and the size standard is 750 employees. The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking capability statements from potential vendors. The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) requires an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with autonomous capabilities to be used for research/testing/evaluation/demonstration. This UGV needs to have off-road, weather resistance capabilities for use in a wide variety of environments. The UGV must have a minimum all-terrain payload of 44lb and 4x4 drivetrain. The UGV must have a high-performance computing system with drivers for ROS and C++ for development of custom autonomous applications. Sources are being sought for this Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). Requirement for potential vendors to be considered viable options are listed below: The UGV needs to have capabilities for off-road use, i.e., not limited to paved roads. Additional requirements for this UGV are the following: Minimum ground clearance of 5in Minimum payload of 44lb for all terrains 4x4 drivetrain Resistance to weather conditions Powered via lithium battery High-performance computing system with drivers for ROS and C++ System require an inertial measurement unit GPS capabilities High-performance attitude heading reference system Minimum 2cm RTK capabilities Long range communication functionality. UGV needs to have a standard runtime of at least 3 hours Submittal of capability statement does not guarantee selection. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed by the government. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement to Janalyn Dement by e-mail at Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Janalyn Dement by e-mail at Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil.
 
Web Link
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/26eb17858977407eb1bd925ef5feaa9b/view)
 
Place of Performance
Address: USA
Country: USA
 
Record
SN05610380-F 20200405/200403230144 (samdaily.us)
 
Source
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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