10 -- X-Bot Vehicle Platform

U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to award a contract to Innovative Response Technologies, Inc., based in Fairmont, WV, for two units of their X-Bot Vehicle Platform System. This acquisition is currently not open for competitive bidding, but any interested firm that believes it can meet the specified requirements must notify the Contracting Officer in writing by August 31, 2007, providing detailed evidence of their capability to supply the product. Submissions must be sent via email to the designated Contracting Officer, with no phone responses accepted. The Government will review any responses received but reserves the right to proceed without competition and is not responsible for any costs incurred by potential suppliers during the response process. If no responses are received, the procurement will continue as a sole source contract. The contract, identified by solicitation number 20032685-RAT, falls under the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Directorate Contracting Division. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 334419, relating to other communications equipment manufacturing. Communications regarding the contract are to be directed to Richard A. Travis, the Contracting Officer, located in Washington, DC. The procurement focuses specifically on acquiring the X-Bot Vehicle Platform, a specialized technology system presumably aimed at enhancing CBP operational capabilities.