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Purchase of Digital Lidar Sensors

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W912HZ26QA014Federal

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The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) plans to award a sole source contract to Ouster Inc., based in San Francisco, California, for the purchase of digital lidar sensors to support the construction of robotic mapping platforms. The contract involves acquiring Ouster-manufactured sensor devices, specifically the OS1 Rev 07.1 Bundle in a quantity of two, which will serve as the primary perception technology for the platforms. This procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. However, the government invites responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement, including descriptions of relevant past performance and references, to assist in deciding whether a competitive procurement is necessary. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334515 with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested parties should provide their information in detail for government consideration, but oral communications will not be accepted. Submissions must be sent via email to the point of contact, Christy Love, at Christy.J.Love@usace.army.mil, with the notice number included in the subject line, and by the specified deadline. The contracting office is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the decision to forego full and open competition remains at the government’s discretion, based on the information received. The effort supports technological advancements in defense-related research and development, specifically in robotic sensing capabilities.

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US Army awards sole source contract to Ouster Inc. for two digital lidar sensors.

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Department Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D CtrView Agency

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334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

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MS, 39180

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr
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OfficeVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA
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Office AddressVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue an award to Ouster Inc. 350 Treat Ave. San Francisco California 94110-1941 on a sole source basis utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13. The requirement is to support the construction of robotic mapping platforms that utilize Ouster manufactured sensor devices as the primary perception modality. The Ouster manufactured sensor devices are as follows:OS1 Rev 07.1 Bundle QTY 2. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334515 with a size standard of 750 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendors ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to Christy.J.Love@usace.army.mil. The notice number shall be included in the subject line of e-mail submissions. Responses should be received by date specified above.

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