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Intent to Announce Request for Project Proposals (RPP) Under Robotics OTA

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W15QKN-09-Z-0211Federal

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The Government plans to issue a Request for Project Proposals (RPP) to the Robotics Technology Consortium for multiple project awards focused on Ground Robotics research and development. This announcement serves as an advance notification rather than a solicitation or contract award. The initial intent was established in December 2007 with the formation of the Robotics Technology Consortium following a Ground Robotics Industry Day in January 2008. The proposals sought will address a range of advanced research areas including maritime interdiction support, long-range obstacle detection, adaptive navigation for small unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), 3D scene visualization, counter tunnel operations, remote checkpoint technology, high-speed tele-operation, combat identification for autonomous systems, low-cost LADAR, biometrics, advanced actuation, manipulator dexterity for EOD robots, collision prediction models, real-time object tracking, and non-radio frequency communications for small UGVs. The RPP (solicitation number W15QKN-09-Z-0211) will be formally issued to the Consortium's administrative agent, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, which will distribute it to consortium members for proposal submissions. This effort falls under a Department of Defense initiative, with the office handling the contract located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The primary objective is to advance ground robotics capabilities through collaborative research projects supported by multiple awards to qualified consortium members. Interested parties can obtain more information or learn about consortium membership via the Robotics Technology Consortium website.

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Government to issue RPP for multiple ground robotics research projects via Robotics Technology Consortium.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedAug 17

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

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OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Full Description

This is not a Request for Project Proposals, but for planning purposes only. Aproject award will not be awarded from this announcement. The Government intends to announce a Request for Project Proposals for execution of multiple project awards in support of Ground Robotics related research areas. The purpose of this announcement is to provide members of the Robotics Technology Consortium, and industry in general, advanced notification of Government intent. In December 2007, the Government announced its intent to enter into an Other Transaction Agreement with one (1) consortium in support of Ground Robotics related Research and Development projects. As a result of the Ground Robotics Industry Day in January 2008, one (1) consortium formed, the Robotics Technology Consortium. It is the intent of the Government to make multiple project awards to the members of the Robotics Technology Consortium as a result of member project proposals submitted via the Request for Project Proposals. The anticipated Research Areas for which project proposals will be sought is as follows: (1) Maritime Interdiction Operations Support, (2) Long Range Obstacle Detection, (3) Adaptive Navigation System for Small UGVs, (4) 3D Scene and Model Visualization, (5) Counter Tunnel Exploitation, (6) Counter Tunnel Mapping and Characterization, (7) Remote Checkpoint, (8) High Speed Tele-operation Command and Control, (9) Combat ID for Unmanned Robotic Systems, (10) Very Low Cost LADAR, (11) CARGO Unmanned Ground Vehicle, (12) Speech Signature Based Biometric Security, (13) Advanced Hydraulic Actuation, (14) Conformal End Effector, (15) Highly Dexterous Manipulator for EOD Robots, (16) Collusion Prediction Utilizing Transversability Models, (17) Real-Time Detection and Tracking of Objects from a Moving Vehicle, (18) Non-RF Comms for Small UGVs. The Request for Project Proposals (W15QKN-08-9-0001-RPP4) will be issued to the Robotics Technology Consortiums Administrative Agent, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, who will then issue the request to the members of the Consortium. For information on the Robotics Technology Consortium and/or how to become a member, visit the following website: http://www.roboticstechc.org/.