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Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS)

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W56HZV15R0156-RCISFederal

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The contract pertains to the Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS) Type I, designed to enhance the Army's capabilities by enabling unmanned or optionally manned operation of the High Mobility Engineering Excavator (HMEE) Type I vehicle. This system adds advanced interrogation features intended primarily for use by Army Combat Engineers during route clearance missions. When operated in unmanned mode, the RCIS Type I can be wirelessly controlled from a Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle or Buffalo control vehicle, thereby improving safety and operational flexibility in hazardous environments. The notice clarifies that the related solicitation previously listed under opportunity number W56HZV15R0156-RCIS will no longer be updated and directs all further communication to the revised solicitation number W56HZV15R0156. The publication of draft requirements on the website serves informational and planning purposes only, with no guarantee of contract awards based on these drafts. Additional updates and pertinent information about the RCIS program can be accessed through the Army Contracting Command at Warren’s Major Acquisitions website. The contracting agency is the U.S. Army TACOM located at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, with points of contact provided for further inquiries.

General Info

Contract for unmanned Route Clearance Interrogation System enhancing Army HMEE vehicle operations.

NAICS

333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MI

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment 0010: Pre-Test Readiness Review (TRR) Checklist

DOCX, High priority: read this firstspecifications
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Attachment 0012 - MIL Grade Connector Waiver Form

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Attachment 8 - GFE/GFI List

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RCIS Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

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RCIS Type I EMD Phase Statement of Work

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RCIS Type I Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

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RFI for Route Clearance and Interrogation Systems (RCIS) Type I

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Technical Review Criteria - 28 April 2015

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UGV Interoperability Profile (IOP) Capabilities Plan Version 1

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W56HZV-15-R-0156 Contract Security Classification Specification

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RCIS Acquisition Strategy Notice

PDF, Low priority2 pages · presolicitation
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RCIS Pre-Solicitation Conference Invitation (Aug 2016)

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RCIS Pre-Solicitation Conference Invitation (Revision 2)

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RCIS Pre-Solicitation Conference Postponement Notice

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RCIS Q&A Tracker (8-24-15)

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RCIS RFI 2015 Q&A Tracker

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RCIS Type I EMD Start of Work Meeting Agenda

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Route Clearance and System (RCIS) Request for Information 2015

PDF, Low priority4 pages · rfi
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VDLS Account Access Instructions

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom
Contacts2 people available
OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA
Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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A duplicate opportunity was created on FBO. FBO opportunity W56HZV15R0156-RCIS will no longer be updated. ** Please refer to FBO opportunity W56HZV15R0156 for all future notices and announcements. Thanks!** This is a notice for the Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS) Type I. The RCIS Type I will provide the Army with a capability to optionally man, in an unmanned mode, the Army-legacy High Mobility Engineering Excavator (HMEE) Type I vehicle. The RCIS Type I also provides additional interrogation features to be used on the HMEE vehicle and is intended for use primarily by the Army Combat Engineer during Route Clearance operations. In the unmanned mode, the RCIS Type I will be wirelessly controlled by an operator located in a Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV)/Buffalo control vehicle. The release of any draft requirements for RCIS is for informational and planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award any contract(s) on the basis of any draft requirement released on this website. The release of any draft requirements does not represent a commitment or obligation by the U.S. Government to award any contract(s). Additional information on the RCIS Type I may also be provided on the Army Contracting Command - Warren's Procurement Network Major Acquisitions website: https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/majoracq/majoracq.htm

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