Dragon Runner 10 Payload Light Weight Modular Arm

This contract is a firm fixed-price agreement for the procurement of up to 620 Dragon Runner 10 Payload Light Weight Modular Arms (LWMA), which are urgently needed to support dismounted troops operating under the U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A). The equipment is intended to enhance the capabilities of troops in the field, likely through improved maneuverability, modularity, and payload capacity to assist with operational demands related to improvised explosive device (IED) threats. Deliveries are scheduled to commence within four months from the contract award date, underscoring the urgency and critical nature of the requirement. The contract falls under the jurisdiction of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a branch of the Department of Defense focused on countering IED threats. The solicitation was posted in December 2012 and is categorized under NAICS code 335999, which covers miscellaneous electrical equipment and component manufacturing. The point of contact for the contract is Janet M. Carlson, located in Arlington, Virginia, and the office responsible is an organizational unit within the JIEDDO. This contract aims to rapidly enhance field operations through the delivery of advanced lightweight modular robotic arms tailored for payload versatility and troop assistance.