Automation Kits, Installation, and Training Course (COI)

This contract, awarded as a sole-source action under FAR 13.501(a), was issued to Fathom Robotics, Inc. for the Automation Kits, Installation, and Training Course (COI) under solicitation number N0018926CD011. The acquisition, funded by FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance appropriations, is justified by the unique integration and operational compatibility of Fathom Robotics’ GT-RAK Autonomy system with Naval Special Warfare requirements, where alternative sources present unacceptable risks related to schedule delays, system interoperability, and reliability. The scope includes delivering three autonomy kits, two unmanned surface vehicle hulls with sensor suites, five mobile control stations, three emergency stop devices, and a comprehensive Course of Instruction for at least ten students, all to be installed, tuned, and demonstrated at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The contractor will also provide 80 hours of technical support, instructor refresher training, and supporting training aids aligned with the attached Performance Work Statement. All equipment becomes government property upon successful completion of training and acceptance at the performance site. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, with Sam McCune designated as the Contracting Officer, though no COTR or COR is identified. No pricing details, contract value, or payment information is provided, and the contract type is inferred to be firm-fixed-price based on the nature of deliverables. No packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements are specified, and no socioeconomic set-asides, certifications, or representations from the offeror are documented. The solicitation was issued on June 17, 2026, with performance expected to commence shortly thereafter under the FY26 timeframe.