Profilometer Terrain Measurement System

The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center is awarding a firm fixed-price contract valued at $656,060 for a single mobile profilometer terrain measurement system designed to collect high-resolution 3D terrain data for military test courses. The contract, issued under solicitation W91CRB-26-C-A018, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and requires delivery within 365 calendar days from award, with performance and delivery occurring at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The system must integrate sensors, software, and data processing tools to enable automated terrain feature detection, real-time data collection, and compliance with Army Golden Master software standards. Key deliverables include successful completion of technical reviews such as the System Requirements Review, Design Review, Initial System Test, and Final System Test, all documented through a series of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) using DD Form 1423-1. These data items mandate detailed reporting on sensor performance, system integration, user interface functionality, and environmental robustness under MIL-STD-810H conditions. The contractor is responsible for providing comprehensive operational and maintenance training manuals, as well as submitting all data in accordance with DoDD 5230.24 distribution requirements. Electronic invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, and transportation costs and risks fall on the contractor under FOB Destination terms. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses governing ethics, whistleblower protections, supply chain security, Buy American requirements, Privacy Training, and prohibitions on certain foreign applications and procurement from specified regions. Acceptance authority rests solely with the Government, with inspection occurring at the destination site, and the contractor must provide full access and support for government verification. The contracting office is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and primary points of contact for technical and administrative coordination are Noah Lane and Todd Strasavich.