--TACOM-Warren proposes to solicit, negotiate and award modification two to the existing contract number W56HZV-06-C-L515 on a sole source basis with Mattracks, Inc. of Karlstad, MN.

The contract involves TACOM-Warren's plan to negotiate and award a second modification to the existing sole source contract with Mattracks, Inc., based in Karlstad, Minnesota. This modification aims to enhance the durability and performance of the MATTRAKCS "Wheels to Tracks" conversion system by addressing deficiencies identified during government field testing. Additionally, the contract focuses on the continued development and refinement of the T4-3500 robotic demonstrator through contractor-led testing, design improvements, and fabrication efforts. The awarded contract will be firm fixed price, spanning a 17-month period, with an estimated value of $820,000. Proposals related to this modification, as referenced in a specific contractual note, must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 5, 2007. The primary contact for this procurement is Diana Wend, Contract Specialist at TACOM-Warren, reachable by phone or email for any inquiries related to the solicitation. The contract supports the Department of Defense’s efforts in technology maturation and system enhancement at the Detroit Arsenal location.