Intent to Announce - Request for Information (RFI) under Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) OTA

The Department of Defense has issued a special notice to inform industry and members of the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) of its intent to release a Request for Information (RFI) related to Ground Vehicle technology, specifically focusing on upgrades for the M113 system. This notice clarifies that no contract or project award will result directly from this announcement, as it serves solely for planning and informational purposes. The RFI aims to assess existing commercial capabilities that can enhance survivability, force protection, mobility, and reliability of the M113 vehicle. This effort is part of a broader initiative under the Section 815 Other Transaction Agreement with the NAMC, designed to expedite advancements in prototype robotics and ground vehicle technologies. The RFI will be formally distributed through NAMC’s Administrative Agent, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), which will then forward the request to consortium members. The solicitation, identified as W15QKN-17-Z-08AL, falls under the NAICS code 541712 and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Interested parties seeking more information or wishing to engage with the NAMC are directed to visit the consortium’s website. The point of contact for this initiative is Peter W. Gerhard, who can be reached via email or phone at the provided military contact details.