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Robotics Range Clearance Competition Kickoff Meeting

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W15QKN-09-Z-0213Federal

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The Department of Defense, through the Office of Secretary of Defense in collaboration with the U.S. Army, is organizing a competition to develop robotic technologies for clearing training ranges of debris and unexploded ordnance. This initiative aims to enhance safety, reduce time, and decrease costs associated with range clearance, ultimately allowing millions of acres of training land to be returned to productive use. The competition will award a total of $2 million in prize money and may lead to procurement contracts for effective robotic systems demonstrated during the event. Prior to the competition, participants must qualify by proving the viability of their robotic systems in handling range clearance tasks. The qualification trials and competition will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, with a kickoff meeting scheduled for October 22 at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The kickoff event will provide detailed information on the competition process, range clearance procedures, and subsequent contracting opportunities, as well as offer networking opportunities for potential participants. Interested parties must pre-register via the specified website, and additional points of contact have been provided for further inquiries. This effort represents a strategic move by the DoD to harness innovative robotic solutions for improving range safety and efficiency.

General Info

DoD and Army host $2M robotic competition for debris and unexploded ordnance clearance.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Pica

NAICS

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

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PostedSep 28

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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

Based on the positive response to a previous Request for Information, theOffice of Secretary of Defense (OSD) in collaboration with the US Army willconduct a Competition (with a cash prize for the winner) in order to fosterthe ability to clear training ranges of debris and unexploded ordnance usingrobotic technologies. Experience to date with robotic range clearancesuggests a significant potential for time and cost savings as well asincreases in the safety for the personnel conducting this activity. Theultimate aim is to return to productive use the millions of acres currentlyencumbered with spent training rounds and debris. The Department of Defense(DoD) is looking for this Competition to result in viable systems that canbe procured and placed into service clearing ranges. Given the expressed industry interest and capability, the Competition eventwill be preceded by a qualification requirement. Competitors looking tocompete for the cash prize must first demonstrate a viable robotic systemcapable of executing tasks inherent in clearing ranges. Assuming asufficient quantity of competitors qualify to participate in theCompetition, the DoD will award $2M in prize awards and pursue a procurementcontract to purchase robotic range clearance systems. Both thequalification trials and the Competition will be held at Camp Guernsey, WY. A kick off meeting for the Competition will be held on 22 October, from0800-1600 hours, in the Monticello Ballroom, Crystal City Marriott, 1999Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA (near the Crystal City Metrostation). Information will be provided by DoD relating to the conduct ofthe Competition and the follow on contract during this meeting, as well asproviding networking time for potential participants. The agenda willinclude a Competition Overview, information on Camp Guernsey, a rangeclearance process overview and plans for the follow on contract. Space willalso be provided if attendees would like to distribute information on theircompany. Pre-registration is required, and can be done through the following website:www.roboticrangeclearance.com. For additional information, please contact Mr. Brian Skibba at +1 (555) 000-0000,contact@example.gov or Mr. Brian Beyer at +1 (555) 000-0000,contact@example.gov.