--HAZMAT Sensors and Integration for Talon Robotics

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center plans to award a sole source contract to Foster-Miller, Inc. of Waltham, MA for the provision of HAZMAT sensor kits and their integration with existing Talon robotics systems owned by the Army. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302 due to the proprietary nature of the robotics, kits, and integration technology held by Foster-Miller. The contract is expected to be a fixed price agreement with a delivery timeline of approximately 90 days. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may indicate their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement to assist the Government in determining whether to pursue competitive procurement. The contract, designated under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-070502-002, falls under the NAICS code 339999 and is managed by the Department of Defense office located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Communication and inquiries regarding the contract must be submitted in writing via fax or email to the designated point of contact, Kari Schoerner. The Government retains sole discretion regarding whether to proceed with competition based on the responses received. This action is primarily aimed at procuring specialized HAZMAT sensor technology that is uniquely compatible with Foster-Miller’s Talon robotic platform.